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Odfjell USA Houston, Inc.

Port Operator

Houston, TX

$16.75 - $22/hr

Port Operator / Senior Port Operator Unit: Odfjell Tankers Superior: Operations Manager Reporting ... Maritime nautical background from chemical tankers, Bachelor Degree within shipping/logistics or ...

Odfjell

Port Operator

Houston, TX

$16.75 - $22/hr

Port Operator / Senior Port Operator Unit: Odfjell Tankers Superior: Operations Manager Reporting ... Maritime nautical background from chemical tankers, Bachelor Degree within shipping/logistics or ...

STAHL

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Port Hueneme, CA

$18 - $21/hr

Port Hueneme, California, United States To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us) The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing and coordinating the movement of ...

Odfjell USA Houston Inc

Port Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Port Operator / Senior Port Operator Unit: Odfjell Tankers Superior: Operations Manager Reporting ... Maritime nautical background from chemical tankers, Bachelor Degree within shipping/logistics or ...

Stahl Companies

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Port Hueneme, California, United States To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us) Key Responsibilities The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing and ...

Stahl Companies

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Port Hueneme, CA

$18 - $21/hr

Shipping/Receiving Clerk Department: CSPMSADD Employment Type: Contract / Temp Location: CSPMSADD ... Port Hueneme, California, United States To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies ...

Antillean Marine Shipping Corp

Stevedore

Miami, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Experience in port, shipping, warehouse, or logistics work. * Certification to operate equipment such as forklifts or cranes. * Basic knowledge of cargo records, counts, and inventory control.

Stahl Companies

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Port Hueneme, California, United States To know more about the company, visit Stahl Companies (stahlusa.us) Key Responsibilities The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing and ...

Tropical Shipping

Vessel Planner

Riviera Beach, FL · On-site

Confirm appropriate government documentation is submitted for all port entries. Ensure all ports ... Three years experience in vessel stowage or vessel terminal operations in a maritime shipping ...

MORAN SHIPPING AGENCIES INC

Vessel Agent

Houston, TX · On-site

... other port documents and records as required * Maintain ongoing communications with Principal, as well as appropriate terminal personnel, shippers, receivers, vendors, and government agencies

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipping port in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals working at a shipping port often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex logistics, managing tight schedules, and adapting to rapidly changing weather or cargo conditions. Effective communication and collaboration with various teams—including dockworkers, customs officials, and shipping companies—are crucial to ensure smooth operations. Many ports use advanced technology and rigorous safety protocols to streamline workflows and minimize delays. Training and ongoing professional development are also provided to help staff adapt to new regulations and operational procedures.

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A shipping port is a designated location along a coast or shore where ships dock to load and unload cargo or passengers. Ports are essential hubs for international trade, enabling the efficient movement of goods between countries and continents. They typically feature specialized infrastructure such as cranes, warehouses, docks, and customs facilities to handle a wide variety of cargo types. In addition to facilitating commerce, shipping ports often play a significant role in local economies by providing jobs and supporting related industries.

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Port Operator

Odfjell USA Houston, Inc.

Houston, TX

$16.75 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Title/Position:
Port Operator / Senior Port Operator
Unit:
Odfjell Tankers
Superior:
Operations Manager
Reporting lines:
Superior
Absence:
In case of absence the superior shall appoint substitute personnel
Expectations
  • Port Operator / Senior Port Operator shall be goal oriented towards own unit and the company, act like a role model and actively share knowledge through mentoring, cooperation, training and support.
  • Port Operator / Senior Port Operator shall adhere to and promote safety awareness and safe practices as a quality element of the department's processes.
  • Port Operator / Senior Port Operator shall follow relevant laws, company values and policies and comply with company governing documents. Deviation from standard rules and regulations, both external and internal, shall be discussed with and approved by manager up front.

Responsibilities
  • Planning and management of port operations for vessels in area of responsibility (Lake Charles, Port Arthur, Port Neches, Beaumont, Galveston, Texas City, Houston, Freeport, Point Comfort, Corpus Christi and Brownsville)
  • Port Operator has the authority and responsibility to move the vessels in the area of responsibility. Proper and timely notification shall be given to the Ship Operator and other relevant parties.
  • Ensure safe, fast and most cost efficient port call for the vessels, including transhipment/barging arrangements
  • Ensure adequate relationship with port authorities, customers, terminals, surveyors, third party agents and barge-owners and other parties
  • Support marketing/chartering personnel and customers

Tasks
  • Prepare port rotation plan and send same to Master, Ship Operator, related commercial group(s)
  • Liaise with customers, terminal, vessel, surveyors, third party agents and barge-owners for optimal operations
  • Inform Ship Operator of vessel's movements and operational developments
  • Advise port times to Ship Operator through updated port rotation
  • Update ship's files and inhouse cargo/vessel statistics
  • Attend vessels frequently in order to be updated with actual status onboard and communicate updated planning
  • Appoint transhipment vessels and surveyors for attendance of transhipment operations with approval from Ship Operator and relevant commercial group
  • Issue and complete documents as required for transhipment operations
  • Attend to other matters as assigned by superior
  • Actively use Odfjell Tankers` Event concept, and attend to QHSE matters in compliance with the company's Quality Management System use of company's non-conformance, assessing risks, in order to strive for continuous improvement
  • Ensure that all files and systems are updated and ready for handover before relocation of team members, including leaving the company, such as relevant electronic systems and hard copy files.

Senior Port Operator:
  • In case of absence of the Operations Manager, act as deputy. if appointed to do so
  • Senior Port Operator to represent OUSA internally and externally as required
  • Senior Port Operator to train and assist junior personnel as required

Qualifications
  • Maritime nautical background from chemical tankers, Bachelor Degree within shipping/logistics or alternatively relevant operational experience.
  • Master the English language (written and spoken)
  • Positive attitude and solution oriented
  • Positive adapt to changes
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment where needs and expectations from the business require a flexible and adaptive working style
  • Ability to make pragmatic priorities and to take intuitive decisions
  • Willingness and ability to work in a multicultural environment
  • Be able to operate safe and cost efficient a minimum of 4 ships
  • Accept traveling

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