Stevedore jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Stevedore sets-up and operates material-handling equipment (i.e., power winch, grain trimmer, crane, and lift truck) to transfer cargo into or from the hold of ships and around dock area. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Stevedore is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Stevedore performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Stevedore Superintendent
  • Gloucester Terminals LLC
  • Gloucester, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Gloucester Marine Terminal is operated by Gloucester Terminals LLC and offers stevedoring and break bulk services. The terminal, located in the Port of Philadelphia has direct access to highways as well as three rail lines that transit across the United States and Canada, providing unrivaled turnaround times for our partners.

    Stevedoring Superintendent

    The Superintendent is a part of the operations management team and is responsible for the supervision of Stevedoring. Successful candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, drug free environment. Candidates will monitor loading and unloading sequences to meet all safety and productivity standards, monitor employee attendance, and resolve personnel issues. Individuals should possess the following qualities and must be able to perform the essential job functions:
    • Provides excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
    • Must have a strong attention to detail.
    • Must be punctual and reliable.
    • Ability to manage a large, complex and diverse workforce in a fast paced environment.
    • Exceptional problem solving skills in responding quickly and effectively to operational issues.
    • Must be a team player with a positive attitude and have the ability to supervise and direct groups of individuals.
    • Must be able to assume a leadership role and participate in safety program.
    • Ability to coordinate with internal departments, customers and their agents, and vendors.
    • Ability to varied hours, shifts and days as required.
    Primary Responsibilities:
    • Supervises union personnel in proper operating procedures, will counsel and discipline as needed.
    • Enforces productivity levels by supervising workers.
    • Completes various reports and forms such as time sheets, production, and equipment reports.
    • Plans, holds and documents daily safety meetings; partner with Safety to understand and train workers to adhere to safety procedures while implementing plans to address safety hazards.
    • Reports problems and issues to appropriate Manager.
    • Performs other related duties as required.
    Essential Job Functions:
    • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
    • Must be able to work at heights including climbing ladders and machinery.
    Set up equipment used to load/unload cargo to/from ship
    • Guiding cargo between ship and dock
    • Hooking and unhooking chains/hooks/slings after cargo is placed on the dock
    • Preparing for the stacking of materials being offloaded on the ship
    Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
    • High School diploma required. (Degree not mandatory but a plus).
    • Operations Management, experience working in management with 2-5 years experience managing labor.
    • Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired, but will train
    • Correspondence and computer skills a must (MS Office, Lotus Notes and AS/400).
    Company is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid vacation, holidays and 401K.

    Company is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, paid vacation, and holidays.
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Stevedore Superintendent
  • Holt Logistics Corp.
  • Gloucester, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Stevedoring Superintendent The Superintendent is a part of the operations management team and is responsible for the supervision of Stevedoring. Successful candidates must be able to work in a fast pa...
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Dock Worker / Forklift Operator - Day Shift
  • Teutonic Transportation LLC
  • Sharon Hill, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Our company is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Dock Worker / Forklif...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Dock Worker / Forklift Operator - Day Shift
  • Teutonic Transportation LLC
  • Sharon Hill, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Our company is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Dock Worker / Forklif...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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FT Dockworker- Inbound, 1am Start Tue-Sat
  • Pitt Ohio
  • Riverton, NJ
  • Overview: PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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City ST Driver
  • Pitt-Ohio Express Llc
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Requisition Number: 2021-0950-EWN-POE Job Title: City ST Driver City: Hamilton State: NJ Pay Scale: $24.16 (L I) **City ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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FT Dockworker- Inbound, 1am Start Tue-Sat
  • Pitt Ohio
  • Riverton, NJ
  • Overview: PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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City ST Driver
  • Pitt-Ohio Express Llc
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Requisition Number: 2021-0950-EWN-POE Job Title: City ST Driver City: Hamilton State: NJ Pay Scale: $24.16 (L I) **City ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Freight Handler Part-Time
  • I Genco Inc
  • Croydon, PA
  • **Freight Handler Part-Time** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Croydon, Pennsylvania * Handler/Dockworker FedEx Freight ** Share Job...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Freight Handler Part-Time
  • I Genco Inc
  • Croydon, PA
  • **Freight Handler Part-Time** CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH * Croydon, Pennsylvania * Handler/Dockworker FedEx Freight ** Share Job...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Stevedore jobs
$56,594 to $69,071
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago
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What does a Stevedore do?

Stevedore in Augusta, GA
Stevedores play several different roles within their sphere of global transportation, and as a group, they represent a critical link in the economy's supply chain.
December 28, 2019
Stevedore in San Diego, CA
Stevedores perform tasks involved in transferring cargo to and from the holds of ships and around the dock area.
February 23, 2020
Stevedore in Burlington, VT
Stevedore directly interacts with the docker server over its HTTP API.
February 15, 2020