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Container Inspector

  • Houston, TX, United States
  • Ferris, TX, United States

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Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a container yard or similar heavy-equipment environment.
Posting language
English

Original job description

Job Title: IICL Certified Shipping Container Inspector

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified IICL Certified Shipping Container Inspector to perform thorough inspections of intermodal containers to ensure they meet International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of structural integrity, safety compliance, and container repair assessment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safety, quality, and operational standards for container fleets.

Key Responsibilities:

Yard operations

  • Maintain accurate yard inventory, including unit location, condition, and status (available, assigned, in mod, sold, rental).
  • Plan container placement and stacking, and assign units to sales orders, rentals, and mod jobs in coordination with sales and engineering.
  • Keep the yard organized, accessible, and safe for equipment traffic.

Inspection and grading

  • Inspect incoming and outgoing containers and grade them (CW/WWT/as-is, IICL where required).
  • Document damage with photos and reports, and recommend repair or rejection.
  • Verify repair quality before units are released.
  • Use inspection tools and technology such as gauges, measuring tape, handheld devices, or mobile apps for accurate assessments.
  • Generate accurate and timely inspection reports and input data into the inspection management system.

Equipment and training

  • Operate heavy lift equipment (container handler) as primary or backup operator.
  • Train, evaluate, and mentor new lift operators, and maintain their training records.

Mod and shop support

  • Coordinate labor-hour tracking with shop crews.
  • Support the shop foreman and engineering with staging and logistics for active jobs.

Safety and compliance

  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and international standards.
  • Stay updated on current IICL inspection criteria and container industry regulations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a container yard or similar heavy-equipment environment.
  • Heavy lift operating experience and valid forklift certification.
  • Strong working knowledge of container types and condition grading.
  • Comfortable using a phone or tablet for tracking and reporting.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.
  • Physically capable
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Skills

  • Inspection
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Sales
  • Inspection management system
  • Logistics
  • Ensure compliance with safety legislation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Forklift certification
  • Reporting
  • Work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Documentation

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