Material Handler
Quick Summary
Material Handler operating equipment to safely load/unload cargo and manage operations at a river terminal facility.
Skills & Keywords
Qualifications
- Degree RequiredHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Years of Experience RequiredPrevious experience in a warehouse, dock, or terminal environment is a plus.
- Certification RequiredYes
What you will be doing
- Operating material handler to load and unload cargo efficiently and safely.
- Assisting in the loading and unloading of cargo from vessels, trucks, and rail cars.
- Operating and maintaining terminal equipment such as conveyors, and door gun, barge loader spout, and hard car probe at all terminal facilities.
- Ensuring that cargo is properly secured and organized for transport or storage.
- Assisting with opening and closing barge cover access doors, and/or removing and resetting barge cover tops.
- Monitoring and communicating with barge drafter or crane operator.
- Performing routine checks on equipment and reporting any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
- Following safety protocols and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work area, including dock areas, warehouse spaces, and cargo storage areas.
- Communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and vessel crew members to ensure smooth operations.
- Assisting with inventory, including tracking cargo and reporting discrepancies.
- Performing general labor tasks such as cleaning, sorting, and organizing goods, tools, and supplies.
- Cleaning product from pits, barge decks and barge covers, and other areas as necessary.
- Working in varying weather conditions and maintaining physical stamina throughout shifts.
- Performing any other reasonable task as requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical activities that are essential to daily functions include but are not limited to: 1) regularly lifting loads up to 50lbs unassisted and occasionally up to 75lbs. 2) Climbing of ladders over 20’ of vertical height while using fall protection. 3) Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and reaching.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and ability to follow instructions.
- Proven experience operating material handlers, preferably in a river terminal or maritime environment.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in crane operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment in varying weather conditions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Physical fitness to handle the demands of the job, including lifting and climbing
Working Environment & Conditions
Pay: $31.20/hour
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com
Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
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- Outdoor/indoor working environment with exposure to loud noises, dust, and potentially hazardous materials.
- Shift work may be required, including weekends or holidays, depending on the operation schedule.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety vests, hard hats, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
Ingram Barge Company
Nashville, TN
About Ingram Barge Company
Ingram Barge Company provides barge transportation and marine logistics services.
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