Maritime Container Checker

ABOUT US

GT Group, headquartered in Montreal Canada, provides a varied range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing for the international shipping community.

Serving both the domestic and international sectors for over 40 years, we bring a solid and innovative approach to client satisfaction
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YOUR ROLE
As a container checker, you will thoroughly inspect containers arriving at the terminal gate, thereby ensuring compliance with regulations. This includes visually inspecting the exterior and interior conditions of the containers, writing estimates for damages and verifying seals. The checker will coordinate with yard personnel, such as terminal operators and truck drivers, in order to facilitate the smooth flow of containers through the terminal

You will report to the depot supervisor and your key responsibilities will include_:_

• Count, inspect, sort, identify & record storage location of all cargo discharging (or coming off a truck).
• Count, Inspect, sort, identify & record stow location of all cargo Stowed (or being loaded onto a truck).
• Load / unload trucks
• Receive cargo on trucks
• Ship out cargo from yard to trucks
• Mark & take dimension of cargo.
• Keep Written Tallies and Record
• Draft estimates
• Keep record with the use of electronic Equipment (Tablet & Scanner)
• Other associated duties, as required;
• High School diploma is a minimum requirement;
• 1 year experience in shipping & receiving (Warehouse, Yards, Stevedoring) is beneficial;
• Attention to detail in following & performing basic instructions;
• Conscientious about pride in work;
• IICL Certification is an asset;
• Proven record of dependability and working autonomously
• Strong mathematical skills for keeping counts and tallies
• Available for working long hours, holidays & weekends
• Ability to Write / Read in English & French

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is 100% outdoors
• Capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders up to 100ft high and have fast physical reactions (jump, move)
• Ability to work in a noisy environment

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is commensurate with skills and experience
• Group insurance after 90 worked days (health, disability, critical illness, telemedecine, life, travel)

GT GROUP is committed to equal opportunity in employment for women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons who are because of race or colour, in a visible minority in Canada.

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