Transportation Worker 1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensures all Hanwha Philly Shipyard safety procedures, rules and regulations are performed and met


• Safely and proficiently operate transportation equipment for movements of materials, sections and grand blocks


• Operate yard equipment (but not all inclusive)


• Forklifts (light and heavy)


• Kirow (lower weight units)


• Basic rigging


• High reach


• Scissor lift


• Must report deficiencies in equipment


• Safely and efficiently perform  assignments as instructed by management/supervisor on all yard operations


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Self-management


• Thoroughness


• Flexibility


• Integrity


• Ability to comprehend and follow both oral and written instructions


• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke.  Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions. 

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.  A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. is required.  Employment in this position is contingent upon passing the medical examination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time, safety-sensitive position.  Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED


• Six (6) months’ experience with heavy transportation equipment


• Experience in shipyards, heavy construction, heavy fabrication, waterfront port equipment


• Must maintain valid PSI / OSHA certifications


• Knowledge of Safety / HSE


• Shipyard PPE policy


• Shipyard HSE policies


• Yard map and signage


• Detailed and comprehension knowledge of the following:


• Equipment capacities and capabilities


• Operating procedures including:


• Pre operational checks – must report deficiencies in equipment


• OEM manuals


• Basic maintenance of equipment


• Limitations of all equipment (such as capacities)


• Yard nomenclature

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants.  The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.  Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.