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Checker III, Ship - Stevedoring
full-time•Houston
About this role
Overview
Qualifications
Responsibilities
The Checker III position is responsible for accurately recording cargo movements—including discharge, stowing, and loading—to and from customer carriers in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner. This role primarily handles steel cargo, including pipe, tubing, coils, and flats, and requires prior experience with these commodities.
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving (warehouse, yard, or stevedoring). At least 1 year of direct experience handling steel cargo. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions. Commitment to safety and quality standards. Proven dependability and ability to work independently. Proficient in basic math and computer skills for tallying and recordkeeping. Willingness to work extended hours, including holidays and weekends. Ability to read and write in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Capable of maintaining accurate counts and tallies.
Work is primarily outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold. Occasional work in enclosed spaces such as warehouses or vessel hatches. Frequent walking, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders (up to 100 ft). Must be able to react quickly to physical hazards (e.g., jump, move). Ability to work in noisy environments and maintain situational awareness.
Responsibilities
- Count, inspect, sort, identify, and record storage locations for all discharged cargo (from vessels).
- Count, inspect, sort, identify, and record stow locations for all cargo being loaded onto vessels.
- Load and unload trucks and rail cars.
- Receive and ship cargo to and from the yard.
- Load pipe trucks directly and sort cargo by purchase order, reference number, etc.
- Mark and measure cargo dimensions.
- Maintain written tallies and records.
- Utilize electronic equipment (tablet and scanner) for recordkeeping.
- Assist in training Checker I and II personnel, specifically in steel cargo handling.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll do
- The Checker III is responsible for accurately recording cargo movements, including discharge, stowing, and loading. This role involves counting, inspecting, and maintaining records of cargo, as well as assisting in training lower-level checkers.
About Gulf Stream Marine
Gulf Stream Marine is a leader in cargo handling, stevedoring and terminal operations in the Gulf Coast region.
Cargo shipments are like stevedoring companies: no two are exactly the same. Founded upon the belief that a stevedoring company should be driven by the demands of its clients, Gulf Stream Marine has established a reputation as an industry leader. The company prides itself on being unique – more flexible, innovative and dependable than its competitors in the Gulf Coast region. Gulf Stream Marine, treating cargo and clients differently than you ever imagined possible.
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What does a Checker III, Ship - Stevedoring do at Gulf Stream Marine?
As a Checker III, Ship - Stevedoring at Gulf Stream Marine, you will: the Checker III is responsible for accurately recording cargo movements, including discharge, stowing, and loading. This role involves counting, inspecting, and maintaining records of cargo, as well as assisting in training lower-level checkers..
Is the Checker III, Ship - Stevedoring position at Gulf Stream Marine remote?
The Checker III, Ship - Stevedoring position at Gulf Stream Marine is based in Houston, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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