Breakbulk Operator

United States·Mayors Point - BrunswickNormalmid

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Key Responsibilities

3/17/2025 Mission: To empower entrepreneurs, strengthen industries, sustain communities, and fortify families by relentle

Requirements Summary

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities The ability to handle all aspects of breakbulk cargo, as well as maintain a clean and orderly work area is required.

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JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title: Breakbulk Operator

Department(s): 7201 - Brunswick Operations

Location(s): Mayors Point Terminal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager of Operations and the assigned Checker Foremen/Clerk Operator, the Breakbulk Operator physically handles various types of breakbulk cargo and materials with the support of cargo handling and equipment. Operates a jockey truck, plus different types of forklifts and equipment as necessary in cargo handling. Work performance must meet a standard of quality that facilitates our service commitment to our customers.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

Performs all duties in an efficient and safe manner while ensuring proper PPE is worn as required.
Understands and follows instructions.
Operates an assortment of cargo handling equipment including various forklifts, jockey trucks, and other equipment as necessary.
Performs any labor-intensive task assigned.
Bands, stows, unitizes, blocks, braces, rigs and otherwise handles cargo when and as required.
Performs general clean-up duties to ensure work areas remain safe for cargo handling activities.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The ability to handle all aspects of breakbulk cargo, as well as maintain a clean and orderly work area is required.
Must possess knowledge of the capabilities and capacities of equipment, or otherwise be open and capable of learning, and retaining, related detail.
Must have good eye-hand-foot coordination and good hearing.
Must have the ability to follow instructions and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
Vision requirements: Visual acuity of 20/40 with or without corrective lenses for each eye, minimum depth perception 6/9, and minimum peripheral vision of 70 degrees for each eye.
Must be able to work in varying climatic and atmospheric conditions from minor to extreme, and amongst varying levels of noise and vibrations.
Must be able to perform physical movements which are essential work activities such as bending, kneeling, climbing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and sitting along with the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to be trained as new technology is introduced into the workplace.
Must be able to interact, communicate and cooperate, effectively and professionally with others; including but not limited to immediate supervisor, management, coworkers, and customers.
Must be able to work shift work, holidays, overtime, and weekends as assigned.

Experience

Employee will learn through on-the-job training and in-house courses in handling cargo, operation of equipment and safety Required
Heavy equipment operations experience Preferred

Education

Required High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid CDL Preferred Upon Hire
TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 3/17/2025

Mission: To empower entrepreneurs, strengthen industries, sustain communities, and fortify families by relentlessly striving to accelerate global commerce.