Equipment Operator II

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Safely and efficiently load and offload containers, trucks, and railcars. Operate various cargo handling equipment to fulfill customer needs and requests.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

• Load and unload containers trucks or railcars in a safe an efficient manner as instructed by departmental
   leadership
• Participate in recouping activities, relocation of cargo, manual labor, or other special work assignments as
   required
• Assist the cargo supervisors and team leaders in the verification of cargo and identification of damaged
   units as instructed
• Operate all cargo handling equipment (such as large industrial forklifts, container handlers/reach
   stackers, yard trucks, etc) as required to accomplish cargo movements safely and effectively
• Responsible for clearing work areas of debris as it is generated
• Must possess knowledge of repetitive container, truck, and railcar loading patterns as well as cargo-specific stow patterns for effective warehousing/storage
• Perform physical inventories and investigate discrepancies, as required
• Perform equipment inspections or warehouse inspections, as required
• Participate in vessel operations, as assigned
• Work overtime as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• All other duties as assigned by management

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment is required
• Must be able to read and understand instructions, perform basic math, be able to write simple sentences
   or a series of names or numbers, and distinguish between cargo marks
• Continuous attention to detail while operating machinery is required
• Must follow all safety guidelines including wearing personal protective equipment
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb on and off equipment and/or climb ladders on
   railcars and buildings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license