Working Foreman

1. Janitorial Duties – Port Facilities

The Working Foreman is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and supplying multiple port facilities across the terminal.

Facility Cleaning & Upkeep

• Daily cleaning of offices, breakrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, and common spaces
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and sanitizing high‑touch surfaces
• Maintaining restrooms: replenishing soap, toilet paper, hand towels, and other consumables
• Cleaning interior windows, doors, entryways, and high‑traffic areas
• Servicing warehouse support offices, guard shacks, and mechanic spaces
• Reporting building issues (leaks, damaged fixtures, lighting failures, etc.)

Supplies & Equipment

• Monitoring and restocking janitorial supplies across all buildings
• Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment (buffers, wet vacs, pressure washers, etc.)
• Requesting repairs or replacement of damaged equipment

Oversight & Coordination

• Planning daily/weekly cleaning schedules and routes
• Responding to emergency cleanup needs (spills, flooding, waste issues)
• Communicating facility conditions directly to the Maintenance Operations Manager

2. Yard Work & Terminal Grounds Maintenance

Maintains the safety, cleanliness, and professional appearance of the terminal’s outdoor areas.

Grounds & Safety

• Snow and ice removal using shovels, snow blowers, and de‑icing materials
• Removing weeds, trimming overgrowth, and clearing debris from walkways, perimeter areas, and building fronts
• Maintaining safe and clean walkways, ramps, stairways, and loading areas
• Sweeping debris, picking up litter, and addressing safety hazards
• Clearing drains, gutters, and inlets of debris to prevent water buildup or flooding

Terminal Appearance

• Ensuring all outdoor areas maintain a clean and organized appearance
• Supporting cleanup after storms, high winds, or high‑traffic operations
• Managing waste and recycling container areas, ensuring neatness and accessibility

Tools & Safety

• Safe operation of yard maintenance tools and light‑duty equipment
• Conducting pre‑use equipment inspections and reporting issues
• Following all PPE, safety, and port operational guidelines

3. Container Monitoring & Plugging (Reefer Operations)

Supports refrigerated container operations for partner warehouse clients.

Plugging/Unplugging

• Safely plugging in and unplugging refrigerated containers
• Inspecting power cables, plugs, and outlets before use
• Ensuring proper startup and shutdown procedures to protect reefer units and cargo

Monitoring & Documentation

• Conducting scheduled rounds to verify temperatures, alarms, and power status
• Logging readings accurately in required systems or documentation
• Promptly reporting abnormal temperatures or alarms to warehouse and supervisory staff
• Tracking container IDs and reefer locations with accuracy

Communication & Coordination

• Communicating by radio with warehouse teams, yard personnel, and drivers
• Coordinating placement and retrieval of reefers
• Responding to priority reefer calls or temperature checks

Safety & Site Control

• Maintaining safe cable placement to prevent vehicle or foot hazards
• Identifying damaged or unsafe equipment and escalating immediately
• Keeping reefer rows orderly and accessible for operations and emergency response

Additional Expectations

• Must be willing to be cross‑trained in all job areas: Janitorial • Yard Work • Plugging
• Lead by example and work collaboratively alongside port personnel
• Provide daily communication to the Maintenance Operations Manager
• Maintain strong safety awareness and a professional demeanor
• Interact effectively with port staff, drivers, warehouse partners, and visitors
• TWIC and Drivers License needed