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Young Brothers LLC

Laborer I - Kahului

Kahului, HI · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

Lash and unlash containers and various types of cargo such as RORO equipment, trailers ... Ensures lashing equipment is secure and assists w/reefer plugs. * Stooping/kneeling/crouching ...

Young Brothers

Laborer I - Kahului

Kahului, HI

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

Lash and unlash containers and various types of cargo such as RORO equipment, trailers ... Ensures lashing equipment is secure and assists w/reefer plugs. * Stooping/kneeling/crouching ...

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Supplemental Longshoreman - Kahului

Kahului, HI · On-site

$35/hr

About the Role The Supplemental Longshoreman - Kahului will work on lashing and unlashing shipboard containers. The position will also work on loading and discharging containers, automobiles, and ...

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Laborer I - Kahului

Young Brothers LLC

Kahului, HI • On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Laborer (s) II & I
PRIMARY PURPOSE:To perform the manual duties of loading and unloading the barges, primarily in staging cargo and assisting the machine operators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
I. Yard/Terminal Service: Lash and unlash autos, PODs, and any straight loads (loaded or received at the pier) on platforms and flatracks.
II. Freight Barge/Auto Barge/RORO Barge:
  1. Perform all manual duties of loading and unloading the barges.
  2. Lash and unlash containers and various types of cargo such as RORO equipment, trailers, construction equipment, etc. on barge using securing gear.
  3. Cone and de-cone containers, platforms, and flatracks at designated coning stations.
  4. Operate, load and drive autos and various types of equipment and vehicles on and off barge according to barge plan or as directed by the lead person.
  5. Wedge block all autos and RORO.

III. Additional Job Functions and Duties
  1. Ballast Barge: NI only.
  2. Plug /Unplug all reefers: NI only.
  3. General Housekeeping within assigned work area.
  4. It is understood that signaling functions are primarily the duty of the Leadman. However, Laborers may also use hand signals to assist other workers to maneuver cargo.
  5. Operates vehicles on highway and company property.
  6. A Laborer who is temporarily transferred to MO shall provide relief based upon their qualifications up to and including Hustler. The Company shall continue its current practice of labor loaning MOs to the port of Lanai; however, it is understood that in the port of Lanai, a Laborer can operate equipment up to the 20 ton machine. In the port of Molokai, they can operate up to the 20 ton machine shoreside only.
  7. When there is work opportunity in the driving positions, Laborers shall be rotated via temporary transfer to fill those open positions.
  8. Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Kawaihae and Hilo: A minimum of 2 Laborers shall be assigned to each coning station when coning is being performed.

IV. Labor Utilization
  1. It is understood that during barge operations, Laborers may be needed to perform work away from the barge ramp to include but not limited to driving, lashing and unlashing cargo, and MO assist on the pier. The Company reserves the right to shut down a ramp or to pull sufficient Laborers away from the ramp as necessary to accomplish tasks related to the Laborer classification. The direction of such duties will be made by Management to the employee. It is understood that at no time will coning and de-coning on a ramp occur without the compliment of Laborers as agreed to in the CBA.
  2. [Lanai and Molokai]: It is understood that safety shall continue to be a priority. Supervisors shall be responsible for protecting the safety of employees when making job assignments and carrying out operations.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
  1. Performs other duties within the classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Outdoors in humid, noisy, dusty and occasionally wet and odorous conditions. Must be able to work in confined/cramped spaces. Occasionally exposed to paint, solvents, thinners and fumes.
Equipment Use: Various types of automobiles, 4 - 5 ton forklifts, hustlers, and various RO and RO equipment.
Work hours: Normal work hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hours vary with the needs of Operations to meet the sailing schedules.
MENTAL DEMANDS:Must be able to read labels, safety warnings and guidelines, and reefer charts to ensure it is at the proper setting. Must be attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety. Must be able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  1. Sitting: Drives equipment and automobiles.
  2. Climbing/balancing/jumping: Ensures lashing equipment is secure and assists w/reefer plugs.
  3. Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling/squatting/twisting: Lashes and unlashes cargo and equipment, places dunnage and wedge blocks for automobiles.
  4. Standing: Signals other workers to ensure safe maneuvers.
  5. Walking: As needed to perform the essential job functions in traveling between work areas.
  6. Running: Lashes and unlashes cargo, assist with reefer lines.
  7. Handling: Picks up lashing equipment.
  8. Fingering: Signals other workers to ensure safe maneuvers, picks up lashing equipment.
  9. Eye-hand-foot coordination: Required to perform the various tasks above.
  10. Vision (corrected, depth, wide field, color): Continuously in all tasks -- Must have corrected vision, depth perception, and wide field of vision as required to obtain a driver's license to operate automobiles and to operate power-operated vehicles under OSHA Standard 1917.27(a)(2). Duties require good eyesight and alertness due to the constant movement and heavy traffic flow of autos, trucks, heavy equipment, and forklifts/hi-lifts at the facilities.
  11. Pushing/Pulling: 50 pounds, loads automobiles, lashes and unlashes cargo, etc.
  12. Lifting/Carrying: 50 pounds, picks up lashing equipment

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS (Licenses, Degrees, Certificates):
Valid Driver's license required.
Skills knowledge: Able to safely operate various vehicles and equipment.
Education/Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent, sufficient verbal, reading and writing skills as necessitated by the job. i.e., reading signs, labels, communicating with co-workers and completing damage reports.
Experience: Completed three (3) months as a Laborer II and/or meets all of the above requirements to become Laborer I.
POSITION CONTENT: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS AN ALL INCLUSIVE LIST OF ALL THE RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS, OR WORKING CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSITION. WHILE IT IS INTENDED TO ACCURATELY REFLECT THE POSITION ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS, MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, ADD OR REMOVE DUTIES, AND ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES AS NECESSARY.
Young Brothers, Limited is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Young Brothers, Limited is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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