Laborer

SOUTH JERSEY PORT CORPORATION LABORER Summary:In accordance with our Union Agreement between South Jersey Port Corporation (SJPC) and the IFPTE, SJPC is accepting applications for the position of Laborer.The successful applicant will perform general maritime terminal labor tasks related to port operations and maintenance of facilities at both the Balzano and Broadway Terminals.The successful applicant will be paid in accordance with current Collective Bargaining Agreement as follows:Effective 07/01/2025, the Top Rate for a Laborer is $33.30 per hour, of which the successful candidate will receive the following:Hire Rate:70 % of Top Rate ($23.31) After 1st Anniversary:75% of Top Rate After 2nd Anniversary:80% of Top Rate After 3rd Anniversary:85% of Top Rate After 4th Anniversary:90% of Top Rate After 5th Anniversary:100% of Top Rate ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:Lift and place wood chocks for cargo storage.Lift and store bags of cocoa beans or other cargo.Patch potholes and place hot asphalt paving.Walk over rough terrain which could consist of potholes, wood chocks, scrap lumber or dunnage.Climb ladders and paint.Climb up onto pay loaders, forklifts, or other equipment as directed.Dig and shovel dirt from excavations.Shovel sand, coal or debris as required.Shovel dirt or broken asphalt or concrete onto back of dump truck.Operate 90 lb.jack hammer.Lift 50 lb.cartons.Operate forklifts or other equipment as directed, driving backwards much of the time with head turned 180.Pull on Hauser lines in the process of tying up a ship.Bend, kneel or stoop in general clean up or cargo storing duties.Stack lumber, pipe or other cargo.Open chain operated roll-up steel doors pulling on chain with torque of I 00 ft.lbs.Other tasks as Overtime is a requirement at operations discretion.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Individual should have a high school diploma or equivalent.Prior laborer and/or facilities maintenance experience is preferred.Must have a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended New Jersey Driver's license.Must possess or be able to obtain a Federal Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration.The New Jersey First Act, effective September 1, 1001, established residency requirements for all state employees.The applicant shall have their primary residence in the State of New Jersey.COMPENSATION PACKAGE:PTO, Sick, Personal and Vacation Time Medical and Dental Benefits NJ State Retirement Program Deferred Compensation 401A Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat.The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.Disclaimer:This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act expected of an employee.It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee.An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.Employees with disabilities must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.PROCEDURE:Applicants interested in the position of LABORER should submit a resume to careers@southjerseyport.com Job Type:Full-time Pay:From $23.31 per hour Benefits:401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Education:High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience:general maintenance :1 year (Preferred) Forklift:1 year (Preferred) Stack lumber, pipe or other cargo:1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:Driver's License (Required) TWIC Card (Preferred) Work Location:In person.