Terminal Clerk

Full Time
Houston, TX 77012
Posted
Job description

Position Overview:

The Terminal Clerk is responsible for leading the recording of all cargo movement (discharge, stowing and loading) to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe, accurate and efficient manner. The Terminal Clerk will direct the work of Terminal Checkers and work with the Lead Clerk for determining work assignments and job performance of Terminal Checkers. S/he inspects incoming and outgoing loads, records the details and watch for inconsistencies or hazards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily assignments to checkers, ensuring they have all the necessary supplies to complete the assignments
  • Oversee the performance of checkers
  • Ensure accurate information is being recorded and there is an awareness of current inventory and yard projects
  • Verify inventory, including cargo and TEQ
  • Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo discharging
  • Count, Inspect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo Stowed
  • Load / unload trucks
  • Receive cargo on trucks
  • Load Pipe trucks Direct, sort cargo by PO, Reference #, etc.
  • Ship out cargo from yard to trucks
  • Load Rail Cars
  • Mark & take dimension of cargo.
  • Keep Written Tallies and Records
  • Keep record with the use of electronic Equipment (Tablet & Scanner)
  • Assist in training Checkers
  • Coordinate with customers, terminal, port captain, vessel sup, truck lines, receiving yards to have best productive and efficient way to import & export cargo
  • Report all damages to supervision (including a description and photos) and notifying supervision of any delays or issues in the terminal
  • Ship out all cargo receipts daily

Candidate Requirements:

  • 4+ years experience in shipping and receiving (Warehouse, Yards, Stevedoring) is required
  • One year of experience in handling steel cargo, required
  • Attention to detail in following and performing basic instructions
  • Conscientious about safety and quality in work
  • Proven record of dependability and working autonomously
  • Strong mathematical skills for keeping counts and tallies
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends, as needed
  • Ability to Write / Read in English
  • Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus
  • Possess computer skills and previous experience on Microsoft Office
  • TWIC required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Work is 100% outdoors
  • Candidate will be exposed to weather conditions like heat, rain & cold on daily basis. And in some occasions will work in closed spaces (warehouse, vessel hatch, etc)
  • Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
  • Ability to work in a noisy environment

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