What are the responsibilities and job description for the Longshoreman III - Stevedoring position at Logistec?
Overview
The Longshoreman position involves advanced labor tasks in vessel holds and terminal operations. Employees
are expected to have substantial experience and specialized training to perform complex cargo handling,
equipment operation, and securing procedures. The role demands a strong understanding of cargo storage and safety practices in high risk environments. Proficient in a wide range of tasks and tools. Capable of troubleshooting common issues and making minor adjustments. Works with minimal supervision and contributes to process improvements. May lead small teams or mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in vessel hold operations and advanced cargo handling.
Completion of specialized training in PIT operation, cargo securing, and equipment use.
Proficiency in operating forklifts, yard mules, chain saws, and chop saws.
Strong understanding of cargo stowage principles and safety standards.
Physical ability to perform demanding tasks in varied environmental conditions.
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Longshoreman position involves advanced labor tasks in vessel holds and terminal operations. Employees
are expected to have substantial experience and specialized training to perform complex cargo handling,
equipment operation, and securing procedures. The role demands a strong understanding of cargo storage and safety practices in high risk environments. Proficient in a wide range of tasks and tools. Capable of troubleshooting common issues and making minor adjustments. Works with minimal supervision and contributes to process improvements. May lead small teams or mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in vessel hold operations and advanced cargo handling.
Completion of specialized training in PIT operation, cargo securing, and equipment use.
Proficiency in operating forklifts, yard mules, chain saws, and chop saws.
Strong understanding of cargo stowage principles and safety standards.
Physical ability to perform demanding tasks in varied environmental conditions.
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently or as part of a team
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.
- Hooking on cargoes in the hold for unloading and unhooking during loading onto the vessel.
- Understanding cargo stowage, dunnage & securing requirements.
- Proficient in Operating PIT’s stowing cargo on the vessel - Small Forklift or Yard Mule.
- Proficient with chain & chop saws.
- Proficient in securing cargo with lashings and carpentry & safely removing lashings/securements.
- Visually inspect the lifting gear.
- Maintain a clean work area.