The Port of Gulfport is committed to providing world-class maritime terminal service to our customers and facilitating economic growth and good jobs for the people of Mississippi. Thanks to the investment made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following Katrina, we have been able to expand the Port’s footprint and lay the groundwork for upgraded infrastructure, new state-of-the-art tenant facilities and the opportunity to maintain long-term competitiveness and create jobs for the people of Mississippi.
JOB CATEGORIES
Port Authority Jobs
PORT AUTHORITY JOBS
Any job openings for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport will be posted on www.mississippiworks.org.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS AT THE PORT AUTHORITY
Janitorial/Grounds Maintenance Technician
Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities daily; also maintains conditions of warehouses, sheds and other buildings as scheduled; Assists in the maintenance of grounds, including mowing, litter pickup, and trash collection; Must learn tasks readily and follow established procedures. Experience in general facility maintenance a plus.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Section 3 eligible residents will be given preference in hiring and are encouraged to apply. Section 3 definitions and information can be found at www.hud.gov. Applications accepted through Wednesday, March 22, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Offer of employment will be contingent upon screening for alcohol and controlled substances. This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
All responses must be sent only to: employment@shipmspa.com or mailed to HRO, P.O. Box 40, Gulfport, MS 39502 or faxed to HRO, 228.865.4307
CONSTRUCTION JOBS
Any job opening dealing with construction projects will come from contractors or sub-contractors working on the port site.
Tenant Jobs
TENANT JOBS
These job openings will be created by Port of Gulfport tenants. Tenants include Chiquita, Dole, Crowley, Chemours, Island View, the University of Southern Mississippi, Ocean Aero, Harvey Gulf, Edison Chouest (TopShip).
Stevedore & Terminal Operators
Stevedore & Terminal Operators
Jobs may be available with the stevedore and terminal operators such as SSA Marine, Ports America and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA #1303).