Freight Operations I

Freight Operations I Alaska Marine Lines

• 3.9 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $29.71
• $37.

74 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Unloading Forklift Receiving shipments Freight Load securing safety procedures Entry level Full Job Description Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you. 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 helps 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 All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is a requirement for all AML employees. Alaska Marine Lines is an equal opportunity employer. AML does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals for protected veterans.