Longshoreman Skills and Abilities

Updated on: November 3, 2017

You are nothing if you are not skilled.

And since every one of us has at least some sort of skill that we can use to survive in the professional world, employers want to know what they are. But they will not dig in too deep to make this discovery.

If you are a skilled Longshoreman, it is up to you to tell the hiring manager what your capabilities are.

The interview stage comes later. Initially, it is important to tell a hiring manager how great you are though your resume and cover letter. Both these will provide you with ample opportunity to tell hiring managers what your abilities are, and how you can use them to provide benefit to a prospective employer. There is something here that you should know though.

Hiring managers are very particular about how you structure the skills section in a resume, and how well you have been able to outline what your capabilities are in a cover letter. When it is time to write both these, make sure that these documents scream how great you are. Remember that you have to make it a point that you are the best, and that is only possible if the skills mentioned in your resume and cover letter are something to write home about.

Here is a list of skills statements for a longshoreman position to help you along:

 

Longshoreman Skills and Abilities

 

• Highly experienced in determining which cargo containers to pick and move, by referring to information on work orders.

• Effectively able to inspect, count, and document cargo, using both manual and automated data processing systems.

• Skilled in loading and unloading cargo containers to and from awaiting vessels, and carefully placing them in storage areas.

• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain all types and sizes of equipment of the trade, including winches, cranes, and forklifts.

• Deep familiarity with creating load plans for all types of shipments, ensuring that company protocols are kept in mind.

• Proven ability to efficiently mark containers, boxes, and crates with identifying tags, and documenting number of received and shipped containers.

• Track record of effectively checking received shipments to ensure that they are intact.

• Adept at repackaging containers and crates after thorough checkups have been performed

• Proficient in inspecting, repairing and maintaining assigned machinery and equipment, used to lift and move cargo.

• Qualified to unload heavy or fragile objects from trucks, ships, and air vessels, while ensuring their safety.