Freight Operations I

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for someone who wants to learn the basics of terminal operations such as how to prepare freight, load, and unload a barge for our Operations team at the dock. Our Freight Operations I help load and unload freight ranging from equipment and customer vehicles to ship to and from Alaska or Hawaii. This is a Safety-Sensitive position.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Lash and unlash containers on barge vessels using a variety of gear available.
• Pick up, sorts and maintains lashing gear.
• Lash or unlash vehicles to and from platforms or barges using specialized equipment.
• Load shipments to containers and/or platforms utilizing judgment for efficiency in keeping with the nature of the freight involved.
• Secure shipments to avoid movement within or on different types of equipment using a variety of banding, dunnage, lumber, binders or chains. Ensure proper securement to prevent damage.
• Secure loose or bulky freight with banding and or chains to platforms.
• Operate up to a 6000 # forklift to receive and deliver or load palletized/unitized freight shipments. Handles loose shipments as required.

Benefits You Can Look Forward To: 

• Health Insurance - medical, dental, and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family
• Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
• Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
• 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution
• Health and Wellness Program - FitOn
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you
• Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
• Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment. 

*Compensation depends on skills and experience