Yard Checker

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Yard Checker to join our team in Sun Terminals South Terminal, ST. As a Yard Checker, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods. You will play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and productivity of our operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• TWIC Card Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certification
• Experience with inventory management software
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

Responsibilities:

• Verify the accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments, including checking for damages and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile any discrepancies
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods
• Perform regular inspections of the yard to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Assist with loading and unloading of shipments as needed

Other Duties


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice to accommodate the business need.

Skills:

As a Yard Checker, you will utilize your strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure the accuracy of inbound and outbound shipments. You will also use your communication skills to coordinate with other departments and maintain accurate inventory records. Additionally, your ability to work independently and lift up to 50 pounds will be essential in performing regular inspections of the yard and assisting with loading and unloading of shipments. Preferred qualifications such as forklift certification and experience with inventory management software will further enhance your ability to excel in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED
2. Languages: Fluent English/ Bilingual a plus
3. Applicants need to be able to obtain a Ports ID and a TWIC card

Experience and Skills


1. High School Diploma

2. Strong attention to detail

3. Must be able to speak and read conversational English

Supervisory Responsibility


This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

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Work Environment

This position works in a port/terminal setting, with ample outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely stands for prolonged periods of time and performs other physical activities as needed. Position requires work outdoors in hot/humid, cold, and other inclement weather conditions depending on the time of year. This role randomly uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard warehouse equipment such as hand trucks, box cutters and tape dispensers.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary depending on the company's needs.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.


Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employee must be authorized to work in the United States.


AAP/EEO Statement

Sun Terminals provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.