Dock Worker - Bristol Bay Support

Summary: Ties vessels to moorings, loads, unloads, and moves materials on and off vessels and/or from dock to storage site by performing the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Inspects crane rail and baloney track for obstructions when crane is in use.
• Monitors tidal fluctuation and makes or reports the need to make necessary line adjustments accordingly.
• Inspects/cleans oil boom as needed.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles or on pallets and bands bundles/pallets together.
• Moves product and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
• Places, removes and dumps dumpsters and operates trash compactor.
• Packs materials onto flatbeds or into containers and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Assembles product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.
• Ties/unties incoming/departing vessels to moorings.
• Connects hoses and operates equipment to move liquid materials into and out of storage tanks on vessels.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all work areas.
• Inspects camel logs along pier, in water, and reports damage to manager.
• Opens containers and inspects and sorts cargo, if applicable, before loading and unloading.
• Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
• Handles scrap and recycle materials per Dock Manager’s instructions.
• Hook up shore power, phone lines and install/adjust/remove gangway as needed.
• Operates safely equipment within its limitations.
• Loads and unloads ship cargo, using winches and other hoisting devices. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Reads work order or email or follows oral instructions from Dock Manager .
• Keeps piers free of debris not part of a specific project.
• Loads and unloads materials or garbage onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand and keeps dock free of debris (cardboard, pallets and garbage).
• Inspects, notes and reports damage to pier to manager for repair.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, equipment, pallets, or other containers.
• Deploys/retracts oil boom around vessels as needed.
• Maintains skiff and float dock.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
• Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 month related experience and/or training.
• Forklift certified or be able to become certified within 30 days of employment.