A Longshoreman works in harbors and undertakes the job of loading and unloading cargo to and from the vessels. A well-written Longshoreman Resume indicates the following duties and responsibilities – attending and participating in safety meetings and training; maintaining awareness of surroundings and potential safety hazards, following vessel loading plans and instructions; preparing cargo for lifting; operating chainsaws to unsecure cargo; loading and unloading cargo; securing cargo; ensuring compliance with safety procedures and policies; and notifying supervisors on damaged or unsafe cargo and safety hazards.
To ensure success in this field, the following skills are required – prior dock or warehouse experience, proficiency with operating tractors and forklifts; the ability to speak and write basic English; physically fit and strong; undeterred by heights and confined areas; and the ability to work in noisy and adverse climatic conditions. Formal education is not a must for this role.
Objective : Self-motivated, goal-oriented Longshoreman professional seeking a Warehouse Associate position where demonstrated skills in material handling and warehousing can be used to increase profitability and growth.
Skills : Pallet Jack, Scanning, Forklift, Excel, Powerpoint, Email, Word, Hard Worker, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Customer Service.
Description :
Handled, loaded, and discharged of all cargoes in the general Cargo Vessel Stevedoring department.
Performed all manual labor functions in accordance with the GC/Vessel Stevedoring operation and safety guidelines.
Worked with forklift basket up to heights of around 14 feet to place or remove container hooks or strapping used for lifting containers, pipes, and general cargo.
Secured cargo with chains /binders when preparing for lifting.
Reported any unsafe or damaged cargo to the supervisor.
Followed instructions and signals when cargo is being lifted or lowered on ground or vessel.
Maintained a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : Longshoreman with 3 years of experience in palletizing, sorting, labeling, inventory, categorizing, auditing, records management, administrative processes, and mail within the warehouse environment. A very self-motivated, detailed, self-driven, and thorough warehouseman that completes all tasks appointed in a timely manner.
Skills : Inventory Control Clerk, Database Personnel, Database Administration, Call Center Experience, Call Center Help Desk.
Description :
Maintained and repaired a co-op of trailers and containers for trucking the shipping industry.
Competently chained down military vehicles to railcars to be shipped out, as well as unloading iron and loading grain onto railcars.
Coordinated with federal officials to resolve issues when necessary.
Inspected incoming and outgoing loads Watch for inconsistencies or hazards and ensure the team is performing safely.
Oversaw import and export of ship cargo in compliance with federal regulations.
Loaded and unloaded logs onto international ships using cranes, communication, and industrial vehicles.
Responsible for checking cargo off and on to ships, keeping up with freight in the container terminals.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma In Loading/Unloading
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : More than seven years of excellent Longshoreman experience. Synopsis of Achievements Create templates for the team's daily call documentation usage that minimizes data entry error as well as time-consuming. Assist with updating essentials policy to provide daily accurate information to team members.
Loaded and unloaded containers and cargo on and off ship vessels.
Performed all job duties in a safe manner when working.
Used all proper PPE and rigging tools for each job task that is assigned.
Assisted all forklift operators in the matter of setting each container or cargo.
Experienced in observing for inconsistencies or hazards to ensure the team is performing safely and productively.
Responsible for cargo being loaded and unloaded from tanks, ships, and other water vessels Goals and Objectives: Systematically move and sort.
Maintained Documents and recorded them into computer databases for tracking purposes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Headline : A proficient Longshoreman with a strong customer service background that is seeking employment with a company that will allow my experience to be a valuable asset and that will promote growth.
Supervised deck man and crane operators to ensure boxes are in the proper place.
Worked in commercial ports and unloads/loads cargo from ships.
Communicated consistently with stevedores to oversee labor for loading and unloading of ships.
Assisted with coordinating efforts with warehouses, trucking, and train agencies.
Sorted and distributed cargo as needed for shipping and processing.
Experienced in operating forklifts to move large cargo containers.
Experienced in driving hustler trucks with chassis that holds together containers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : Seeking a Longshoreman position with an outstanding career opportunity that will offer a rewarding work environment along with a winning team that will fully utilize management skills.
Skills : Bulk Materials, Protective Devices, Large Ships.
Description :
Inspected rigging for all safety precautions for transporting all equipment to and from shipping docks, vessels, and all other means of delivery.
Maintained safety while unloading cargo from ships at the Port Terminal Work long hours based on dock traffic in all weather conditions Hold a current.
Supported the International Shipping Industry at the Port OF Wilmington, North Carolina by loading and unloading containerized goods, breakbulk.
Checked to see whether the shipments have been damaged or opened during transport, and repackage if necessary.
Operated complicated loading equipment, such as cranes, hoists, winches, and forklifts to move and lift cargo from ships.
Loaded and unloaded container ships.
Loaded and unloaded ships, rail cars and containers with goods.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Loading/Unloading
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : Motivated and highly productive Longshoreman professional with a loading/unloading background. Detail-oriented with strong skills in multi-tasking and efficient management of day-to-day office operations. Adept at building and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and through outstanding interpersonal skills.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
Attached identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Maintained equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
Recorded numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
Packed containers and re-pack damaged containers.
Responsible for safely and securely unloading large cargo from international freight ships docked on the Delaware River utilizing various forms.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : Results-driven, achievement-oriented, and self-directed management Longshoreman professional, highly effective loading/unloading key issues and solving complex operational problems within multi-agency, mid-tier, and rapidly growing fast-paced enterprise environments.
Skills : Hand Signals, Container Numbers, Unload Trucks.
Description :
Attached slings, hooks, or other devices to lift cargo and guide loads.
Guided loads being lifted to prevent swinging.
Learned and followed safety regulations.
Operated a forklift Placement of cargo in the warehouse for 20 years.
Unloaded imported cargo from ships on docks, such as rebar, steel slabs, sugar, pipes, fertilizer Received and unloaded coal from trains to trucks.
Locked/unlocked containers shipped via rail car to reduce content shifting and breakage, resulting in increased loss prevention.
Marked containers, boxes, and crates with identifying tags and document the number of containers moved to and from ships using production logs and worksheets.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : Highly skilled Longshoreman professional with more than three years of experience as a Terminal Operator, and more than five years as a Basement Operator. Adept at gauging storage tanks, performing valve lineups, and working with heavy crude oil. Possess lock-out, tag-out experience, and consistently ensure the highest safety standards are met.
Skills : Cargo Boards, Production Sheets, Hand Tools.
Description :
Moved freight, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading dock, delivery vehicles, with semi-tractors.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
Recorded numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
Ensured that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Performed picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Loading- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars Equipment- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using another powered equipment.
Operated complicated loading equipment to move large cargo containers, organized, loaded, and unloaded the contents of containers onto the ship, .
Helped to load and unload imports from ships and various water vessels.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Objective : As a Longshoreman, responsible for loading and unloading supplies & equipment from ships, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor vehicles aircraft. Experience in Operating and maintaining all types and sizes of winches, cranes, and forklifts.
Performed tasks as assigned each day based on the day's operations at the Port of Richmond: Dock work.
Supported multi-million dollar import and export operations Communicated with supervisors concerning complex problems and updates Transported.
Responsible for safely removing the freight from the containers.
Checked to see whether the shipments have been damaged or opened during transport.
Coordinated with truck drivers resulting in more streamlined processes.
Ensured ongoing compliance with safety regulations to minimize the risk of injury.
Checked to see whether the shipments were damaged or opened during transported, and repackage if necessary.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Longshoreman Resume
Headline : To obtain a Longshoreman position with a company as a valuable member and asset to the crew in the interest of furthering professional development.
Skills : Equipment Storage Areas, Heavy Lifts, General Labor.
Description :
Moved containers, trailers, reefers, vans, and tankers to loading docks or parking lots.
Ensured product met safety guidelines before loading and unloading also supervised a 5 man crew which also included open communication with dock.
Ability to be exposed to different job opportunities every day.
Worked with customers to ensure quality customer service by handling their luggage.
Maintained mechanical operations throughout the dock.
Worked with loading and unloading 100-pound sacks filled with beans, rice, and flour onto the ships.
Entered data efficiently to ensure accurate documentation.
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