2025-08-28
Jacintoport International LLC
Houston,TX
Description:
Description
Position at Jacintoport International
Starting rate: $23 per hour
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth
We offer excellent benefits from day one, 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the ocean transportation industry, as shipping and receiving clerk inspecting the handling, storage, and stowing of cargoes, including direct discharge and yard load-out of steel and aluminum cargoes.
Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Intermediate English
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information
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
The position requires a flexible schedule, including rotating overnight and day shifts, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary
Perform all functions in accordance with operating and safety guidelines
Record stow locations of cargo and containers and translate into stow plans
Follow stow plan, created by Port Captain, when loading and discharging cargo and containers from vessel
Record, track, and verify cargo and container information, utilizing hand-held computer
Perform direct discharge and yard load-out of steel and aluminum cargoes, including filling out dock receipts and maintaining a running tally of discharged and shipped cargoes.
Coordinate with Foreman and Clerk-in-Charge (CIC) of the placement of containers and cargo on the vessel
Notify Clerk-in-Charge (CIC) of discrepancies and/or damages of cargo or containers
Coordinate and supervise Checker activities including, but not limited to, empty container inspection and tagging, loaded container seal inspections, checking of break bulk and general cargoes to confirm port / weight / status (RLS/HLD), etc. when assigned to each vessel
Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times
Secondary
Keep tally on bagged cargo vessels
Assist south yard clerks in receiving cargo
Perform other related tasks as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Subject to physical screening is required along with other tests as applicable
Must be able to work at heights
The employee is occasionally required to sit
The employee is frequently required to reach forward, exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion and finger dexterity
While performing the duties the employee is regularly required to use their fingers
The employee is frequently required to talk and hear
The employee is continuously required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, pinch and reach overhead
The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 20 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 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:
Receives direct supervision from the Port Captain and Clerk in Charge (CIC) and does not exercise supervision over any other position.
CONDITIONS:
Outdoors, 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 [email protected]
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.
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