Container Inspector
- Houston, TX, United States
- Ferris, TX, United States
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Job details
- 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
More about this job
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