Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Low-Cost Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Paid holidays
Job Description
Seaboard Marine is a leading maritime logistics company specializing in the transportation and distribution of goods throughout the Caribbean and Central America. Established with a commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer service, Seaboard Marine has developed a reputation for efficient and safe vessel operations, cargo handling, and port services. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, the company strives to meet the needs of its clients while offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. Seaboard Marine operates a modern fleet of vessels, serving key ports and providing vital shipping connections that drive commerce and economic growth... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Marine industry-related experience
- Strong knowledge of port procedures, maritime regulations, and documentation
- Experience as a Ship’s Agent
- Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak fluently) in English
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Organized individual
- ability to prioritize
- Must be able to accurately process alphanumeric information
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and fellow employees
- Ability to work with limited supervision, multitask, and possess strong initiative
- Must work flexible schedule, including irregular and extended hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed
- Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment
Job Qualifications
- Marine industry-related experience
- Strong knowledge of port procedures, maritime regulations, and documentation
- Experience as a Ship’s Agent
- Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak fluently) in English
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Organized individual
- ability to prioritize
- Must be able to accurately process alphanumeric information
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and fellow employees
- Ability to work with limited supervision, multitask, and possess strong initiative
- Must work flexible schedule, including irregular and extended hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed
- Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment
- Preferred bilingual (English and Spanish)
Job Duties
- Clearing crew members with Federal authorities to enter and exit the vessels
- Notifies all Federal Authorities (Coast Guard and CBP) of the vessels ninety-six (96) hours prior to vessel arrival into the ports
- Reports if there are any stowaways or illegal contraband (i.e. drugs) to the Coast Guard
- Notifies vessels prior to arrival into the ports of MARSEC (Marine Security) level in effect
- Boards the vessels upon arrival and thereafter when needed
- Clears the vessels with CBP and Agriculture authorities
- Prepares lay orders and other related documents necessary for vessel entry into the port(s)
- Arranges for berth, pilotage, tugs, linesmen, surveyors and other related vendors
- Arranges and performs crew off and on-signing and arranges medical services, delivery of spare parts, charts, shipyard services
- Prepares POM vessel reports (detailed inbound and southbound cargo) on a weekly basis
- Prepares statement of facts and other related documentation (Bs/L, Certs of Origin, NOR, etc.)
- Generates and responds to vessel, owner/operator/chartered and other parties before and during vessels stay via phone, e-mail, telex and fax
- Keeps and reports daily labor working activities and cargo production operations of vessel during port stay
- Travels to several different port facilities to attend vessels while in port
- Develops a thorough and current knowledge of each port facility serviced (berth restrictions, cargo working equipment availability, labor, transport, security restrictions, etc.)
- Picks up crew members from the airport and taking them to the airport as needed
- Reports all injuries/incidents to authorities and takes the crew members for medical attention (hospital or local clinic)
- Reports any oil or chemical spills on the vessels to the corresponding authorities
- Performs additional related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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