Ship Checker

JOB DESCRIPTION


Summary/Objective


The Ship Checker is
responsible for conducting inbound and outbound ship, cargo, and container
checks. The Ship Checker is responsible for practicing safe work habits and for
maintaining a clean and safe work place environment.


Essential Functions


Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

1. Performs
   checks on inbound and outbound containers abiding by Sun Terminals
   standards
2. Completes
   a safety risk assessment prior to all work performed
3. Compiles
   records of amount, kind, and condition of cargo loaded or unloaded from
   the ship documenting the discharge/load tallies; indicates if it's empty
   or loaded to drivers moving from shipyard
4. Responsible
   for diagnosing the status of cargo discharging from the ship, ensuring
   that it is up to Sun Terminals standards, and documenting it accordingly
5. Records
   condition of damaged cargo/containers unloaded from the ship
6. Verifies
   amount of cargo against lists compiled from bills of landing or shipping
   manifests
7. Communicates
   professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers
8. Actively
   participates in safety or educational training as required
9. Follows
   all safety standards & guidelines, including but not limited to,
   wearing of safety glasses, wearing of steel-toed/safety shoes, appropriate
   safety gloves as needed, and proper attire
10. Performs
    any other management requests or directives as requested

Experience and Skills


1. Attention
to details


2. Safety
awareness


3. Computer
proficiency


Supervisory Responsibility


This position has no
direct supervisory responsibilities.


Work Environment


This position works in
a port/terminal setting, with outdoor exposure during most of the workday. This
role routinely stands for prolonged periods of time and performs other physical
activities as needed while performing checks on inbound and outbound vessels
and the cargo in them.


Physical Demands

• Lifting
  up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 250 lbs. with job aids or
  co-worker assistance
• Carrying up
  to 25 lbs. for a distance up to 200 feet
• Pushing/Pulling
  up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 250 lbs. with job aids or
  co-worker assistance
• Standing/Walking
  activities are encountered during 75% of the normal work day
• Sitting
  activities are normally not encountered outside of normal work breaks and
  would not exceed 10% of a work day
• Stooping/Bending/Squatting
  activities are encountered on a frequent basis
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling
  activities are encountered approximately 5% of an average work day
• Climbing
  would comprise no more than 5% of an individual's time
• Reaching
  activities are conducted on a frequent and repetitive basis throughout the
  work day
• An individual
  may be required to perform twisting activities, dependent on the type of
  position he need to place himself in while performing his/her job duties

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work


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


Travel


No travel is expected
for this position.


Additional Eligibility Qualifications


None required for this
position.


Work Authorization/Security Clearance


Employee must be authorized to work in the United States, able to obtain
a port ID, and TWIC card.


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.