Forklift Operator - Houston, TX

Valid TWIC card required.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to Gang Foreman to obtain schedule and work instructions.
• Longshore in hold may be required to communicate via handheld radio.
• May be required to handle tools and/or lashing materials.
• 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 all suspended loads while loading and discharge operations.
• May use a push broom to sweep discarded materials to the designated area.
• May use locking poles to disengage locks at corners of containers.
• May place deck shoes (4-4.8 lbs.) on the floor of a bay in the vessel to sit containers on.
• May be required to hook and unhook lifting gear.
• Know the fundamentals of rigging and slinging.
• Utilizes rigging/slinging to load and unload containers, steel commodities, project cargo and bulk material.
• Able to operate forklifts.
• Be able to dismantle and store rigging/slinging equipment after use.
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and cargo.
• Know the Crane hand signals.
• Must be able to follow all safety guidelines.

• Climbs up or down the gangway to access the vessel. (46 - 60 steps; varies for each vessel depending on the height of vessel and water level). Handrails are located on each side of the gangway at waist height.
• Climbs up or down vertical ladders aboard the vessel.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Required.

• Safety vest, safety glasses, steeled-toe shoes, and hard hats must be worn on the terminal or in the yard.