Laborer (Terminal Facilities)

Job Title

Starting rate: $15 per hour

Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.

We offer excellent benefits including:

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (as referenced in the Benefits Guide)
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing all labor duties within the CFS-Non-Grains department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must have prior experience performing a large amount of manual labor to include heavy lifting.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to work (flexible hours) extended hours including nights, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary:

• Perform all functions in accordance with operating and safety guidelines.
• Manually open and close container's doors.
• Secure cargo in containers.
• Unload boxes from containers and place them in trucks.
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards, and awareness of surrounding (i.e. vehicles, equipment, etc.) at all times.

Secondary:

• Assist forklift operator receiving and delivering cargo during cargo operations.
• Perform other general yard duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Subject to physical screening may be required along with other tests as applicable.
• The employee is frequently required to use their fingers.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Safety Requirements

• Report safety hazards.
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed by immediate supervisor.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Position reports directly to the Superintendent, receives direct supervision from the Walking Foreman and does not exercise supervision over any other position.

Conditions

• Outdoor exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Disclaimer

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to accommodations@seaboardmarine.com.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.