02/03/2026 
Oman 
Short-Term Contract Job Summary:
Manages, lifts, and stacks empty or laden shipping containers in ports, terminals, and container yards using specialized heavy machinery. They are responsible for transporting containers to/from trucks and railcars, performing daily safety inspections, ensuring precise stacking, and adhering to strict occupational safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Container Handling: Safely operate the reach stacker to lift, move, and stack containers (often up to 4+ high) with precision and speed.
- Loading/Unloading: Load and unload containers from road trailers, rail wagons, or storage positions.
- Equipment Inspection: Conduct pre-shift inspections to check hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components, including tire condition, oil levels, and lights.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all terminal safety protocols, including monitoring load capacities, maintaining stability, and avoiding sudden movements.
- Coordination: Collaborate with ground staff, truck drivers, and crane operators to ensure smooth terminal workflow.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Certification: Valid license/certification to operate heavy equipment/reach stackers.
- Experience: Proven experience operating reach stackers or heavy forklifts, preferably in a port or container yard environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of load charts, hydraulic systems, and container stacking techniques.
- Attributes: Excellent spatial awareness, concentration, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Physical & Environmental Demands:
- Environment: Often involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and in, at times, noisy environments.
- Physical: Ability to climb in and out of equipment, sit for long periods, and occasionally lift heavy items (if necessary).
Common Work Setting:
- Ports, shipping terminals, container depots, and logistics yards.
