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Akima, LLC
Blocker and Bracer
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Sailor, Deckhand, or Marine Oiler operates boats and equipment on boats and manages sails on sailboats. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks on boats and cargo vessels, including hauling goods, operating equipment, or cleaning the boat. Lubricates parts of marine equipment to maintain boat engines and auxiliary equipment.
$53,320 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
AGL is looking for a Blocker and Bracer to work in Fort Drum, NY. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! The Blocker and Bracer secures cargo in or aboard cargo carriers such as trucks, vans, trailers, railroad cars, sea vans, barges and ships to prevent damage during its transportation, determines appropriate lumber size and kind and prepares the lumber required for braces, chocks, blocks, beams, planking, cribbing, skids, cradles, saddles, etc., using hand and power tools. This worker nails, spikes, bolts, or fastens with wood screws or lag screws supporting and bracing fixtures to secure cargo items, constructs weatherproof shelters over some types of deck loads, guys, lashes and binds heavy equipment to pad eyes, rings, eyelets, hooks, stanchions, cleats, or other supporting fixtures using chains, ropes, cable, wires or metal straps. This worker constructs temporary trestles, decking, bulkheads, cribbing and sheathing, and cuts dunnage to support, stiffen, or separate bulky or heavy cargo. Responsibilities Studies specifications and measures, marks and cuts boards using patterns templates, ruler, pencil and hand and power saws. Fastens or installs parts using hammer, nailing machine or power stapler. Repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, and/or fabricate containers from wood and fiberboard including pallets, Dunn age and restraints. Insert wood bracings, cardboard files and felt pads in containers. Builds crates around objects using ruler, hand tools and pneumatic Nailer, and ensure items are properly preserved, packaged and do not require further protection before shipping. Fabricates, repairs, modifies and replaces woodwork on vehicle sides and beds. Preserves items, as required, prior to packing. Packs, seals, bands and applies markings to crates and containers. When required, package items in constructed boxes, crates, pallets, etc. Inspects commercial furnished railcars for serviceability and complement of equipment necessary for loading. Assists and directs the tie down of Military Vehicles/equipment and MILVANS loaded onto railcars. Assures all is tied down, blocked and/or braced IAW Military and Transporting railroad specifications. Inspect Blocking and Bracing, issuing Bolt / Wire Wrap seals and assist in the installation of CIDD (Container Intrusion Detection Device) on all Containers deploying overseas. Prepares cargo for shipment, obtains GBL/CBL from outbound freight and loads freight on commercial conveyances. Performs other duties as assigned in a warehouse and/or outdoor environment in all types of weather.