Waterside Workers

What the job involves

• Receiving instructions by radio telephone and/or radio data terminal to load, unload or move cargo
• Securing and releasing mooring lines of ships
• Opening and closing ship hatches
• Transferring loads using moving equipment and directing equipment operations using communication systems
• Stacking cargo on pallets, trays, flats and slings to facilitate transfer to and from ships
• Operating heavy vehicles and machinery, such as straddle carriers, fork-lifts and ships' cranes, to load and unload cargo from trucks, ships and rail transport services
• Sorting cargo before loading and unloading
• Labelling goods with customers' details and destinations
• Loading goods into trucks, containers and rail wagons, and securing loads
• Assisting to tie down loads and covering them with tarpaulins
• Guiding truck drivers into loading bays and through confined spaces
• Performing clerical functions to record and check cargo on arrival, storage and dispatch
• Positioning goods in the holds of ships and securing cargo to prevent shifting during voyages
• Packing containers and re-packing damaged containers
• Cleaning out ships' tanks and holds
• Washing out containers and carrying out other general yard duties such as shunting on the railway
• Arranging for damaged containers of hazardous material to be quarantined
• Carrying out safety checks

Key values of workers in Waterside Workers

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Top skills required for workers in Waterside Workers

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.