What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cargo Handler-Port of Decatur position at Parker Towing Company?
Parker Towing Company operates Ports and Terminals in Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee; Decatur, Pickensville, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Demopolis, Axis, and Mobile, Alabama. Qualified applicants must be motivated to work a flexible schedule, eager to work with a multitude of cargos, be prepared to serve our customers in a variety of projects and accept variances in work schedule to include occasional weekends and holidays. Some travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- This particular job opening is for our Port in Decatur, Alabama, though the job may require some work at our other facilities from time to time.
Responsibilities
- Forklift Operation (80,000 lbs.) primarily lifting and Placing Steel Coils
- Operating Skid Steers, Other Forklifts and Equipment
- Assist loading/unloading barges
- Assist with cleaning barges
- Assist crane operators
- Unload/load trucks
- Assist in the maintenance of the facility
- Applicant must live within 50 miles of assigned Port
- Ability to work safely and follow instructions
- Ability to show up to work on time
- Work flexible schedule and possible overtime
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment
- Experience in running equipment a plus (forklift, skid steer, front end loader, crane)