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Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd

Mechanic

Curtis Bay, MD · On-site

$27 - $35/hr

Operate, Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment/instrumentation related to the unloading, loading, transfer and storage of cargo including conveying equipment, gearboxes, ship loader, and ...

Pangaea Baltimore LLC

Mechanic

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$27 - $35/hr

Operate, Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment/instrumentation related to the unloading, loading, transfer and storage of cargo including conveying equipment, gearboxes, ship loader, and ...

Pinkerton

Cargo Security Escort

Fountain Valley, CA

$43 - $45/hr

This role includes activating dashcams, monitoring loading and unloading, addressing security ... Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health ...

Pinkerton

Cargo Security Escort

Fountain Valley, CA · On-site

$45/hr

This role includes activating dashcams, monitoring loading and unloading, addressing security ... Benefits Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical ...

Savard Personnel Group

Lead Stevedore

Houston, TX · On-site

Lead and supervise the stevedore crew working inside the ship's hatch (cargo hold) * Coordinate and direct unloading operations to ensure safe and efficient cargo movement * Work closely with crane ...

Sunbelt Rentals

Cargo Technician

Graham, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $21.57/hr

... unloading and loading of equipment Assist drivers with equipment refueling Ensure returned ... Volunteer time off * Short-term and long-term disability * Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as ...

Sunbelt Rentals

Cargo Technician

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$17.75 - $21.57/hr

Stage outgoing equipment orders truck load as directed by dispatch * Assist drivers with unloading ... Volunteer time off * Short-term and long-term disability * Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as ...

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Cargo Technician

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.72/hr

... with unloading and loading of equipment • Assist drivers with equipment refueling • Ensure ... Volunteer time off * Short-term and long-term disability * Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as ...

Savard Group

Lead Stevedore

Houston, TX · On-site

$21/hr

Lead and supervise the stevedore crew working inside the ship's hatch (cargo hold) * Coordinate and direct unloading operations to ensure safe and efficient cargo movement * Work closely with crane ...

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Cargo Technician

Graham, NC · On-site

$17.75 - $21.57/hr

... with unloading and loading of equipment • Assist drivers with equipment refueling • Ensure ... Volunteer time off * Short-term and long-term disability * Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as ...

Sunbelt Rentals

Cargo Technician

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.72/hr

... unloading and loading of equipment Assist drivers with equipment refueling Ensure returned ... Volunteer time off * Short-term and long-term disability * Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as ...

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Facility Service Operator

Gulfstar Industries LLC

Kingwood, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 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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