- Verifies load numbers to ensure vehicle placement accuracy based on written or verbal instructions. - Observes positions of vehicles passing loading spouts, and swing spouts into the correct positions at the appropriate times. - Operates ship loading and unloading equipment, conveyors, hoists, and other specialized material handling equipment. - Monitors products movement to and from storage, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow. - Records operating data such as products and quantities, manually or using computers. - Checks conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures. - Operates industrial equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials from warehouses.