Operator - Parttime

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Status : Non-exempt

Company : Pangaea Port Everglades LLC

Reports To : Operations Manager

Location : Pangaea – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pangaea Logistics Solutions is a global maritime logistics company with a strong legacy of delivering reliable, high-quality service as both vessel operators and logistics partners. We leverage our extensive fleet, world-class team, integrated supply chain capabilities, and data-driven strategies to support a wide range of cargo needs across the globe.

Pangaea’s commitment to customized logistics solutions and deep industry expertise has fueled our continued expansion. With operations spanning strategic ports and terminals along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and across international markets, we are positioned to deliver value through innovative, efficient, and principled service—driven by insight, experience, and operational excellence.

Position Summary: Position In this position, the team member will operate terminal equipment to safely and efficiently load/unload cargo from ships and distribute the cargo to the appropriate building as per the operating plan and instructions.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to operate equipment for his/her tier and any lower tier per the South Florida Job Band memo attached.
• Sound understanding of operational procedures.
• Maintains housekeeping standards and embodies our strict safety culture.
• Ensure that safe equipment operating conditions are met before and during operation.
• Works closely, as needed, with flaggers when making lifts or rigging equipment or material.
• Prepares cargo/operational/admin documentation as required by management.
• Versatility to work in multiple levels of responsibility throughout the work week.

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Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• HS diploma / GED with experience operating heavy machinery including cranes and excavators
• Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC required
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather
• Must be available to work varied hours, shifts including days/nights/weekends/holidays as required

Physical Requires:

• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
• The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work at protected heights.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.