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Amports

Marine Superintendent

MD · On-site

$38.99 - $54.59/hr

Essential Functions • Implement and enforce standard stevedore operating procedures. • Oversee Longshoremen and ensure general operational and safety compliance at the Baltimore Port Terminal ...

Port Liberty

Manager, Yard Operations

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

Checks work areas for safe operation of longshoremen and checkers, and that all labor has been assembled for adequate and efficient operations. * Maintains good working relationships with labor and ...

Port Liberty

Manager, Yard Operations

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$55K - $83K/yr

Checks work areas for safe operation of longshoremen and checkers, and that all labor has been assembled for adequate and efficient operations. * Maintains good working relationships with labor and ...

Port Liberty

Manager, Yard Operations

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

Checks work areas for safe operation of longshoremen and checkers, and that all labor has been assembled for adequate and efficient operations. * Maintains good working relationships with labor and ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for longshoremen in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Longshoremen typically earn a median hourly wage that varies by location and experience, with many earning above minimum wage. Overtime, union membership, and experience can increase earnings, and the job often requires physical strength and safety training. Overall, wages are competitive within the maritime and logistics industries but may not be considered high compared to other skilled trades.

How to get into being a longshoreman?

To become a longshoreman, candidates typically need to pass a physical exam, complete on-the-job training or an apprenticeship, and often join a union such as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Prior experience with heavy equipment, good physical fitness, and the ability to work in a team environment are important for entry into the profession.

What does a longshoreman do for work?

A longshoreman loads and unloads cargo from ships at ports, operating equipment such as cranes and forklifts. They work in maritime environments, often following safety protocols and working in shifts to handle freight efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Longshoremen job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,169 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Stevedore - Longshoremen Daily Hires

Wilmington, DE • On-site

ENSTRUCTURE LLC
Transportation and Warehousing • 11 - 50 employees
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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

 

*JOB POSTING IS FOR EXISTING ILA LONGSHOREMEN 1694 DAILY HIRES ONLY* 

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY WORKING WITH ILA LONGSHOREMEN 1694

Job responsibilities as discussed by ILA 1694 Longshoremen Union. 


IF YOU INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT WITH LONGSHOREMEN 1694 YOU MUST APPLY WITH LONGSHOREMEN

To get hired for a shift on any particular day, you MUST follow these steps.

STEP 1: Is there work?

Call 215-463-8552 the night before and listen to the recording. You will find out if there is cargo arriving, what time, and how many workers will be needed for the following day.

The PMTA maintains an Automated Hiring System that gives employers and labor computer access to the daily hires. Orders are placed on the Automated System on a daily basis for the next day work orders. On the day of the work, the dispatchers at the hiring centers open the work orders and fill them out. PMTA members are given access to the system by the PMTA.


WILMINGTON
ILA Local 1694 Union Hall
200 S. Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Main Number: 302-655-6572
Hiring Line: 302-652-5263

1. SCAN your PMTA-ILA Identification Card
2. Wait to be assigned to a gang/crew.


STEP 3: Report to Your Assigned Terminal

Once you have been assigned to a gang/crew you need to report on-time and be ready to work. You will also need your TWIC Card, State or Federally Issued Identification Card, and your personal protective equipment (PPE).

IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE ASSIGNED TO A CAR SHIP, you will need to bring your original Social Security Card, a valid driver’s license, and TWIC Card.

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