Container Inspector in Ferris, Texas at EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

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