Crane Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Avondale Global Gateway is a 254-acre former shipyard on Mile 108 of the Mississippi River, redeveloped into a multimodal logistics terminal with significant warehousing and storage capabilities. T. Parker Host acquired Avondale in 2018 from Huntington Ingalls Industries and has since reestablished its iconic prominence into a model of ingenuity. Avondale Global Gateway is a historic property with four docks and over one mile of waterfront, uniquely accommodating ships, barges, rail and trucks. This facility offers immediate access to the regional and interstate highway system and is positioned at the interchange of six Class I railroads, creating the ability for cargo to be distributed in all directions.

Avondale Global Gateway has become integral to HOST’s continued efforts of shifting the transportation paradigm and rethinking how cargo moves – providing exceptional service and solutions to our customers.

Position Summary : In this position, the team member will operate all terminal equipment to safely and efficiently load / unload cargo from ships and distribute the cargo to the appropriate building as per the operating plan and instructions; Operate as a member of a team, responsible for coordinating information flow between each crew member and location staff / management in the loading / unloading of cargo.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

[OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS]

• Operates ship gears, gantry & bridge cranes and all associated equipment to load / discharge several types of customer cargos safely and efficiently from ships and barges as per the operating plan and instructions.
• Operates equipment such as diesel or liquid propane forklifts, heavy pay loaders, and other support equipment associated with terminal support.
• Inspect and operate safely all assigned mobile equipment as required to complete unloading terminal work assignments, including excavator and FEL in the ship holds.
• Responsible for hoisting equipment and materials to repair and maintain terminal needs such as to move operating digging equipment to dig and move material such as scale, mud, rock and dirt or sand.

[MAINTENANCE]

[ADMINISTRATION]

[SAFETY]

Works closely, as needed, with flaggers when making lifts or rigging equipment or material.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements :