Stevedore sets-up and operates material-handling equipment (i.e., power winch, grain trimmer, crane, and lift truck) to transfer cargo into or from the hold of ships and around dock area. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Stevedore is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Stevedore performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Purpose of the Position
This position is responsible for directing and supervising the activities of union steady workers and casual laborers (on terminal or ship) engaged in loading, unloading or moving of ship's cargoes and materials requiring special handling. To ensure cargo is loaded in specified sequence and in accordance with shipping instructions. To ensure time requirements are met. To ensure the company's compliance with federal, state and local safety rules and regulations. To anticipate and identify health concerns and hazards. To enhance work productivity. To respond to customer requirements for work methods, procedures, and sequence.
Essential Functions
Reporting Relationships: This position reports directly to the supervisor on attached Supervisory Assignment Form and is responsible to management staff in charge of the assigned work site. This position supervises the union personnel at assigned location.
Primary Duties
o Reviews ship list ETA.
o Coordinates vessel operations with terminal.
o Prepares daily work schedule for working ships prior to arrival.
o Provides vessel agent with projected work schedule.
o Orders labor and implements changes for labor request.
o Communicates with union personnel, vessel agents, gearmen etc.
o Orders equipment and gear.
o Makes personnel changes, i.e., Per Diem Stevedores can refuse or return to the hall any union personnel including, but not limited to, any foreman, longshoreperson, or marine clerk for performance issues.
o Approves overtime for union personnel.
o Verifies and calculates timecards.
o Resolves employee conflicts.
o Communicates with and updates ship's Captain.
o Inspects gear certifications and dates.
o Makes physical inspection of vessel and equipment.
o Monitors discharging or loading activities.
o Reviews previous shifts documents for loading or discharging according to plans.
o Reviews and signs safety checklist.
o Follows- up on changes made from hatch to hatch.
o Relates changes from shipper.
o Reviews previous shifts load out plan.
o Reviews all information related to ship de-ballasting conditions.
o Assuring the safety of the general longshore work force and steady Metropolitan employees
o Knowing, implementing, enforcing and monitoring the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), and
o Taking necessary and appropriate loss prevention and loss control measures regarding injuries to persons and damage to property and equipment.
Additional functions
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (With or without reasonable accommodation)
Technical Training and Skills
Professional Training or Knowledge
Work Experience
License Required
General education or equivalent
Physical Demands:
Required Behaviors
Environmental Conditions
As a member of the Company’s operations staff, an employee may be exposed to a great variety of environmental conditions. Such is the very nature of contract stevedoring and marine terminal operations. Some of the work will be indoors, some outdoors, and other aboard ships not owned by or chartered to the Company. Operations staff may work on property owned by the Company, leased to the Company, owned by ports and leased to others, or owned by, chartered by, or leased to our maritime customers. Employees may work around motorized vehicles and the various ships, appurtenances, equipment, and gear common to the industry. While an employee may work on a single maritime site for the majority of one’s work, special circumstances may require that employees work at a different site based upon the needs of the business. The Company serves as stevedore and/or terminal operator for a wide variety of maritime cargoes for export and import.
In all instances, the health and safety of all employees is the Company’s #1 concern. The Company has a vice president of safety & environmental services. That person will assist employees in the identification of any unusual exposures so that the appropriate steps may be taken to ensure their health. This would include everyone’s full compliance with the Company’s hearing loss conservation program in those specific locations where it has been identified that one may be exposed to injurious noise levels. Material Safety Data Sheets are available at each work site requiring such document.