Barge loader job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Barge loader requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in barge loader job postings.
Sample barge loader requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50lbs
- A valid driver's license
- Forklift certification
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Sample required barge loader soft skills
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to multitask and manage priorities
- Strong attention to detail
Barge loader job description example 1
PeopleReady barge loader job description
PeopleReady of Mount Vernon, IN is now hiring Barge Loaders! Do you love to be outdoors, and even better yet on the water? PeopleReady in Mt.Vernon is staffing for barge deckhands and loaders with a great local company! Convenient day shift schedule with weekly pay. Temp to hire position with competitive starting pay and room for advancement within the company.
Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.
* Nextday pay* for many of our open positions.
* The ability to choose longterm positions for steady work or shortterm positions if you just want some extra cash.
* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this job is $15.41 / hour
What you'll be doing as a Barge Loader:
* Loading Barges
* Going Through Locks
* Securing Barges
* Checking For Leaks
* Debris Cleanup
* Maintenance
Available shifts:
Shift Timing 1st Shift (Day) and Weekends
Job requirements:
* Ability To Obtain TWIC Card
* Prompt and Reliable Attendance
* Strong Work Ethic
* Ability To Withstand Elements and Shifts
Ready to take control of the way you work?
Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!
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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.
* Nextday pay* for many of our open positions.
* The ability to choose longterm positions for steady work or shortterm positions if you just want some extra cash.
* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this job is $15.41 / hour
What you'll be doing as a Barge Loader:
* Loading Barges
* Going Through Locks
* Securing Barges
* Checking For Leaks
* Debris Cleanup
* Maintenance
Available shifts:
Shift Timing 1st Shift (Day) and Weekends
Job requirements:
* Ability To Obtain TWIC Card
* Prompt and Reliable Attendance
* Strong Work Ethic
* Ability To Withstand Elements and Shifts
Ready to take control of the way you work?
Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!
\#TIER2
PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
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Barge loader job description example 2
Buzzi Unicem USA barge loader job description
Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employ almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams and, residential and industrial buildings.
Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation's needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.
Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.
Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.
Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.
Responsibilities
Repair Barges and Barge Equipment:
* Repair Cement Pumps as part of a team
* Repair/Replace various Deck Fitting and Cables
* Repair/Replace Blowers and Dust Collectors
Unload Barges:
* Help spot at dock
* Hook-up hoses and electrical cables to barges
* Start unloading equipment
* Continuously monitor the unloading process
* Safely operate manual unloading gates, air valves and blowers.
Perform routine maintenance of terminal buildings, equipment and grounds as instructed ny Terminal Manager
Adhere to company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner
Clean all areas of the barges, terminal and grounds
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
* Ability to work near water
* Ability to lift 75 - 100 pounds on a regular and repeated basis
* Ability to bend, use broom and shovel
* Ability to lift and move large electrical cables and plugs for electrical connections
* Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
* Ability to work in extreme heat and cold
* Ability to work in enclosed areas, such as barges, dust collectors, and pump pits
* Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions
* Ability to operate forklifts and tractors for cutting grass
* Ability to work 12 hour shifts, up to 7 days a week
* Ability to work alone at night without immediate supervision
* Ability to read and comprehend safety and operating instructions
Buzzi Unicem USA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation's needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.
Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.
Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning.
Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.
Responsibilities
Repair Barges and Barge Equipment:
* Repair Cement Pumps as part of a team
* Repair/Replace various Deck Fitting and Cables
* Repair/Replace Blowers and Dust Collectors
Unload Barges:
* Help spot at dock
* Hook-up hoses and electrical cables to barges
* Start unloading equipment
* Continuously monitor the unloading process
* Safely operate manual unloading gates, air valves and blowers.
Perform routine maintenance of terminal buildings, equipment and grounds as instructed ny Terminal Manager
Adhere to company safety policies and perform work in a safe manner
Clean all areas of the barges, terminal and grounds
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
* Ability to work near water
* Ability to lift 75 - 100 pounds on a regular and repeated basis
* Ability to bend, use broom and shovel
* Ability to lift and move large electrical cables and plugs for electrical connections
* Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
* Ability to work in extreme heat and cold
* Ability to work in enclosed areas, such as barges, dust collectors, and pump pits
* Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions
* Ability to operate forklifts and tractors for cutting grass
* Ability to work 12 hour shifts, up to 7 days a week
* Ability to work alone at night without immediate supervision
* Ability to read and comprehend safety and operating instructions
Buzzi Unicem USA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024