Hatch Laborer - 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.

Vessel Access * 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.

Required Safety Gear must be worn at all times to include * Safety vest, safety glasses, steeled-toe shoes, and hard hats must be worn on the terminal or in the yard.

31257 Nearest Major Market: Houston