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Ship Fitters

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

Pay rate is up to $26.10 for night shift and $24.10 for day shift, if eligible. Job Requirements: Three years of experience in shipyard. Ship fitter knowledge of Welding, tacking, burning, and ...

DSV

Driver, Local - Night shift

Canal Winchester, OH · On-site

$30.50 - $33/hr

Secure cargo properly to prevent damage during transport * Communicate proactively with dispatch ... Support team operations by assisting with loading/unloading or dock coordination when needed

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Forklift Operator Night Shift

Farmers Branch, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Order Picker** for our night shift team. Responsibilities include: - Unloading and loading trucks by hand and forklift - Order picking, stocking, and moving product for inventory - Using RF scan gun ...

BELMAR GROUP

Order Selector (Night Shift)

Denver, CO · On-site

$19.50/hr

Sunday-Thurday- Night Shift Payrate: $19.50/hour + Health Benefits + Referral Bonus Required ... cargo, cargo boards, maintaining supplies, excel, unloading, return materials authorizations ...

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How much do night shift cargo ship unloading jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift cargo ship unloading in the United States is $18.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Night Shift Cargo Ship Unloading vs Night Shift Dock Worker?

AspectNight Shift Cargo Ship UnloadingNight Shift Dock Worker
CredentialsBasic OSHA certification, maritime safety trainingOSHA safety training, possibly forklift certification
Work EnvironmentShip decks, cargo holds, port terminalsDockside, port facilities, container yards
Industry UsageMaritime shipping, logisticsPort operations, freight handling
Job FocusUnloading cargo from ships during night shiftsHandling cargo at docks during night shifts

Both roles involve cargo handling in port environments during night hours, requiring safety certifications. Night Shift Cargo Ship Unloading focuses on working directly on ships, while Night Shift Dock Workers operate at port terminals. Both jobs are essential for maritime logistics and often share similar skills and safety protocols.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Cargo Ship Unloading job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,524 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Facility Service Operator

Gulfstar Industries LLC

Kingwood, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Facility Services Operator performs a variety of duties at refinery and terminal customer locations, including connecting/ disconnect tanker trucks, rail cars, cargo ships or barges for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargo and light facility maintenance.
  • Spot, connect, disconnect Tank Trucks or Rail Cars for loading or unloading liquid or bulk cargos.
  • Monitor the loading or unloading of Tank Trucks or Rail Cars.
  • Spot, connect, disconnect cargo hoses to or from Cargo Ships or Barges for the loading or unloading of liquid or bulk cargos.
  • Monitor and Operate Shore Side Flare or VDU (vapor destruction unit).
  • Monitor the loading or unloading of Cargo Ships or Barges.
  • Ability to Climb Stair Ways and / or Ladders for Gauging, Sampling, and Gathering Temperatures on Shore Tanks, Tank Trucks, or Rail Cars.
  • Ability to Climb Gangways for Boarding Cargo Ships or Barges.
  • Open and Close Valves throughout the Facility for Transfers to or from Shore Tanks to Tank. Trucks, Rail Cars, Cargo Ships, Barges, or Shore Tank to Shore Tank.
  • Obtain Certifications and Operate Forklifts and Shore Side Cranes.
  • Operate Locomotive and/or work the ground for In-Plant Rail Car Switching.
  • Clear and Clean Shore Side Pipelines and Hoses for Various Liquid Cargos.
  • Perform Facility Specific Duties in Accordance with Facility and Gulfstar SOP's.
  • Perform Light Plant Maintenance Up to and Including Housekeeping and Lawn Services as needed or requested.
  • Fill in or cover as needed at other Facilities and Call-Out Docks.
  • Attend and participate in all company Safety Meetings.
  • Attend and participate in Customer Safety Meetings.
  • Perform JSA's (job safety analysis).
  • Attend and Maintain Area Safety Council Training.
  • Adhere to Company and Facility Specific Safety Guidelines.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
  • TWIC - Must posses a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).
  • Medical Certification - Must clear a Pre-Employment Examination.
  • Drug & Alcohol Clearance - Must pass and remain compliant with Pre-Employment, Annual, Random, Post Incident, and Reasonable Suspicion for DCCHA Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy.
  • Drivers License - Must posses a valid Driver's License in resident state.
  • Rail Car Experience a plus

Success Factors
  • Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
  • Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Physical Demands
  • Multilimbed Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Walking - Walk one to four miles per job.
  • Weight - Lift, grip, pull or hold up to 80 pounds to waist and carry up to 300 feet.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Working Conditions
  • Environment - Work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold. Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Technology
  • Employee Information Management Systems - QuickBase
  • CBT Safety Training Software - Complete all safety training topics, as they are assigned through Moxie Media.
  • Company Cell Phone - Review and respond to company email communications, as needed.

Tools
  • Hand Tools -
  • GSI issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • PPE - Employee is required to provide and maintain their own hand tools

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