Freight Operations

Alaska Marine Trucking is looking to hire energetic, adventurous, and hard-working individuals like you to join our team! We offer competitive wages, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, a 401k, and plenty of opportunities to grow personally and professionally. If you are looking for an exciting and fast-paced career that is both challenging and rewarding, Alaska Marine Trucking is where you want to be!


Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery. Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Freight Operations in Naknek, Alaska. This is a Seasonal full-time position which runs approximately April to October. This position offers year-round family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth. Food and lodging provided during the duration of the season.

Currently, our benefit package includes:
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.
401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you.
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
Annual wage reviews

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

SUMMARY:
Freight Operators perform a series of important tasks in warehouse facilities, marine terminals and barge vessels. This position is highly active and requires somebody who enjoys hard work, problem solving, and ever-changing situations. Freight Operators can often have the opportunity to travel outside of their home port to assist other Service Centers. This is a Seasonal full-time position with opportunities for overtime. Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers. This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required. Forklift experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Freight Operations l
Secures, unloads and loads breakbulk and less-than container load (LCL) freight with a variety of equipment including banding, dunnage, lumber, binders and chains. This position usually operates in a marine or warehouse facility. Operates a warehouse forklift. Supports operations by working on the deck of the barge to set and pull cones, secure containers and other equipment to the deck of the barge and assist operators as needed. Generally involved with the process of receiving and distributing freight to and from customers at the working facility. Assist in the maintenance of company property and general facility housekeeping duties.

Freight Operations II
All the responsibilities of a Freight Operations I. Is certified to operating a forklift up to 52t in a marine terminal. Additionally, employees can qualify by having a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements and possess the ability to efficiently unload and load their truck in a marine terminal; this includes stacking containers in the yard safely and efficiently. This position requires 1-2 years of freight operations experience.

Freight Operations lll
All the responsibilities of a Freight Operations I – ll. Is certified to operate a forklift up to 52t on the deck of a barge. Qualified as a barge master and understands the rules for stowing and securement of freight and equipment on a barge. Assists in the training and development of a Freight Operations I and II. In many ports a CDL is required as well.

Freight Operations lV
All the responsibilities of a Freight Operations I – III. Highly qualified with an advanced level of experience operating friction cranes on land and on barges. This position actively travels for crane work on and off the deck of a barge.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position; employee customarily works at least 40 hours/week on a planned continuous basis due to barge schedules and customer requirements. Employees must be able to work flexible hours. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent, one-to-three months of work-related experience and/or