Job description
Assist in the efficient operation and maintenance of various machinery and equipment aiming to have smooth loading/discharging operations in the specified port/terminal.
Core Responsibilities:
• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as bales, super sacks, boxes, pallets, and so on.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off, or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises.
• Operate Mobile Harbour (MHC) for loading and unloading containers from vessels and safely operate mobile harbor cranes to handle various types of cargo, including containers, bulk goods, and general cargo
• Performing routine post and pre-inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment beside conduct pre shift inspections to ensure all crane systems and components are functioning properly.
• Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors and managers regarding unloading and loading operations.
• Wrapping material loads with a wrapper and making clean the warehouse premises.
• The primary responsibility of a truck driver is to haul cargo from one point to another. They also need to inspect trucks for safety and follow the safety instructions, especially when carrying hazardous materials or chemicals. He is also responsible for the condition of his vehicle and look for any malfunctioning part. He must inspect the cargo to check whether it has been loaded correctly.
• Train driver(s) who works under him and drives in shifts to take off the pressure from one driver. They should have knowledge of how to maintain the truck in case it breaks down in the middle of nowhere. They must be punctual and follow the schedule to meet transportation and operations requirements. They must also be very careful and follow the precautionary measures when carrying hazardous or fragile materials, identify and report any malfunction.
• Performing other duties as allotted by a manager or supervisor.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Monitor weight limits and ensure proper balancing of loads.
Educational and Technical Qualifications:
• High School certificate.
• Diploma is a plus
• Valid U.A.E. Heavy Machinery License.
• Technical certification in port operations is an advantage.
Language Skills:
• Excellent English.
• Arabic is an added advantage
Years of Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years experience in equipment operation within a terminal or similar industrial environment.
Nature of Experience:
• Prior experience operating reach stackers or empty handlers considered a natural progression.
• Strong understanding of container terminal operations: vessel logistics, hazardous cargo, break bulk, and special cargo handling.
• Familiarity with international safety standards and strict compliance with safe working practices.
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