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.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• HS diploma/GED and previous crane experience at Avondale shipyard is preferred
• Friction and hydraulic crane experience is preferred
• Excavator or other heavy machinery experience required
• Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC required
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather
• Must be available to work varied hours, shifts including days/nights/weekends/holidays as required

• Must meet physical, mental and dexterity requirements of the job including being physically able to climb and descend ladders and stairs up to 120 feet to access all levels of port and vessel operating equipment.
• Must be physically able to pull ropes for tying up ship/barges and utilize hand shovels and other tools for clean up
• Ability to work in most weather conditions and around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at times
• Ability to work rotating shifts as determined by management
• Flexibility to adjust to changing shift work which may require early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)

HOST, and its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.