Container Inspector

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