The Port laborer will be responsible for all phases of work related to cargo loading and unloading. They must transfer cargo to/from safely and efficiently as a rigger or light equipment operator, as well as lashing/securing cargo. Also responsible for cargo inspection, and marking down any damaged or lost items, must respond to oil /petroleum spills or uneven terrain under varying weather conditions, perform in confined workspaces, inside tanks of varying dimensions. Must be able to keep track of cargo inventory and document irregularities. Loading and unloading requires knowledge of loading equipment, such as forklifts, trucks and skid steers, the proper techniques for lifting and stowing cargo, and correct handling of hazardous materials. In addition, workers must be able to follow orders attentively and keep work areas clean.

Job Duties:

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, forklifts, skid loaders and other tools as directed by management.
• Clean and prepare for jobs as needed, including erecting scaffolding, removing and properly disposing of debris and waste materials, and digging trenches.
• Shovel materials to and from job areas, including asphalt and dirt.
• Follow all safety procedures on the job site and report violations immediately to management.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site by handling materials and storing them properly, picking up and removing all tools and equipment when not in use, and securing the job site on a daily basis.
• Load and unload material from trucks both manually and with the use of equipment.
• Report incidents immediately to safety director, foreman or HR in accordance with incident reporting procedures established by the company.
• Long hours of work.
• Must work well with others

Compensation and Benefits:

Carver Companies is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes above average compensation, paid medical insurance, 401k with up to 8% match, long term disability insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, and group life insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits such as enhanced short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, dental, vision, AFLAC, and a buy-up option on the long-term disability plan. In addition, Carver Companies offers employees an exclusive investment opportunity in an employee-owned company as another tool to save for retirement.

We are proud to be an industry leader and we have been the recipient of many awards, including several years running as a Top Employer.