Technica LLC Hiring for Blocker and Bracer at Barstow, California Full Time

COVID-19: As a Federal Contractor Technica LLC and it’s employees are required to adhere to all government agency guidelines as it applies to COVID-19 vaccination, wearing face masks and social distancing (disability and religious belief exemptions available)

The Blocker and Bracer secures cargo in or aboard cargo carriers such as trucks, vans, trailers, railroad cars, sea vans, barges and ships to prevent damage during its transportation, determines appropriate lumber size and kind and prepares the lumber required for braces, chocks, blocks, beams, planking, cribbing, skids, cradles, saddles, etc., using hand and power tools. This worker nails, spikes, bolts, or fastens with wood screws or lag screws supporting and bracing fixtures to secure cargo items, constructs weatherproof shelters over some types of deck loads, guys, lashes and binds heavy equipment to pad eyes, rings, eyelets, hooks, stanchions, cleats, or other supporting fixtures using chains, ropes, cable, wires or metal straps. This worker constructs temporary trestles, decking, bulkheads, cribbing and sheathing, and cuts dunnage to support, stiffen, or separate bulky or heavy cargo.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate a forklift (up to 50K)

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods.

• Must be computer literate.

• Must be able to work in a team environment or alone, including working in hot, dusty, windy, outdoor/ indoor areas for prolonged periods.

• Be able to pick up and move 40 to 50 lbs. shackles, slings and other block and bracing equipment.

• Be capable of climbing and working on equipment at 12′ ft to 15′ ft above ground limit

• Be capable of using and understanding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Must be customer focused and capable of work planning, analysis, and the ability to understand mechanical components and their moving parts.

• Required skills in using standard woodworking tools, both manual and power, as well as pneumatic.

• Must be able to complete other duties as assigned or related to the overall operation of the position including but not limited to operating nail guns, banding cart, other strapping tools, etc…

• Must be a team player, work and assist Riggers and Crane operators as needed in the daily operation.

• Must have disposition to learn hand signals in a field environment.