Barge Loader
5200 East Mc Kinney Road Baytown, TX 77523 US
Job Description
Advance Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Rigger to join its manufacturing plant in the Baytown, TX area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely unload 30 or more tons slabs from barges using an overhead hoist, ensuring load balance and stable.
- Verify railcar capacity, align slabs for secure placement, and coordinate with the team for efficiency and safety.
- Use ladders safely to access barges and railcars, maintain equipment, and perform regular inspections.
- Keep the barge dock and rail loading areas clean and organized.
- Adhere to safety protocols by wearing PPE/PFDs.
- Report hazards to supervisors, and participating in daily equipment inspections, ensuring the crane is locked during non-operational hours.
- High school Diploma or GED.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Active TWIC card is preferred.
- Prior experience handling heavy materials (30+ tons) using overhead cranes, particularly at seaports, is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with barge lid handling, railcar loading, and working in various weather conditions is also beneficial.
- Strong understanding of load balancing and alignment principles.
- Proficiency in using ladders safely to access confined spaces like barges and railcars.
- Keen attention to detail when verifying railcar capacity and aligning loads.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and communication skills.
*Weekly Rotating Shift Schedule days and nights as well as weekends*
Starting Hourly Pay Rate $19.00 per hour with possible higher starting pay rate depending on years of experience
Why work for Advance Services, Inc.
Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.
Enjoy our easy application process.
You NEVER pay a fee!
Weekly pay.
Fun Safety and attendance incentives.
Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
PTO so you have time for you.
Great Referral Incentives.
Advance Services partners with the top companies in the area!
Please stop by 10910 Spencer Hwy Suite C La Porte,Tx 77571 or give our office a call at 281-867-9999 to speak with a member of our friendly staff.
Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer