General Laborer - TCA

Overview

The Longshoreman (General Laborer - TCA) is responsible for the loading, unloading, moving or handling of cargo; (container, bulk, breakbulk, shipping containers, oil barrels, gear, or any other materials / cargo) into, in, on, or out of any vessel and/or train in a responsible, safe and efficient manner. The Longshoreman may preform other duties as instructed and/or assigned by the Gang Foreman.

Why Join Us as a General Labor - TCA?

• Pick your own shifts - work when it fits your schedule
• No long-term obligation - great for those seeking part-time or seasonal flexibility
• Consistent opportunities - high-performers are called in first
• Fast-track to full-time - pipeline into regular employment with benefits.
  
  
  

Ideal For

• People looking for extra income or a flexible second job
• Students, retirees, veterans, or former GSM employees
• Individuals who enjoy active, outdoor work with a team environment
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Longshoreman with cargo rigging (lashing/strapping) in a marine terminal or any of the following experience: baggage handling, package handling, manual loading and unloading cargo from trucks, trailers, or railcars.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and/or State ID.
• Must have an active Transportation Worker identification Credential (TWIC) Card.
• Dependable & reliable mode of transportation to and from work.
• The ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel, as needed to other locations within Texas (Houston & Brownsville)
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Employee is required to perform an abundance of physical manual labor.
• Must be able to work at heights, within enclosed/confined spaces, in noisy environments with moving equipment and in adverse climatic conditions.
• The employee is constantly required to stand, reach forward, balance, handle objects, operate controls and perform simple and firm hand grasping including twisting and pinching.
• The employee is frequently required to squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach overhead.
• The employee must frequently pull up to 130 pounds, push, pull and lift up to 110 pounds and carry up to 55 pounds.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit (while being lifted in basket), crawl, grasp, exercise eye-hand coordination, exercise repetitive wrist motion.
• The employee is required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Reports to Gang Foreman.
• Assist with loading and unloading cargo from vessels, trucks, and rail
• Support inventory counts, tagging, and documentation
• Work closely with checkers, crane operators, and dock supervisors
• Follow all safety protocols and terminal procedures
• Communicates verbally or uses hand signals.
• May instruct Yard Hustler Drivers on specific location to line up Yard Hustler in order for the crane to be able to load or offload the container.
• May be required to communicate via hand held radio.
• May be required to handle tools and/or lashing materials .
• May engage and disengage automatic locks (15-20 lbs.) which are set in between the containers to hold in place during transport and place in gearbox.
• May be required to place or remove dunnage including but not limited to under blades, buckets, or other attachments that would rest on transport surface.
• Must remain clear of moving tracks and attached equipment.
• May use push broom to sweep discarded materials to designated area.
• May place ISO fittings.
• May be required to hook and unhook lifting gear.