88H Cargo Specialist – Entry Level

U.S. Army Reserve; Retsil (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and

30 days paid vacation

90 days paid paternity and maternity

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Flexible retirement and pension plans

Job summary

The United States Army Reserve is seeking skilled individuals to join as a Cargo Specialist. You will ensure the Army receives supplies worldwide, learning cargo documentation, securing loads, and operating equipment like cranes and forklifts.

The role covers loading/unloading, transshipping, and supporting port operations, with rigorous training and advancement opportunities. Part-time positions with comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Attend a paid training program to learn cargo documentation and handling.
• Train on heavy equipment including cranes and forklifts.
• Be prepared to transship cargo across land, sea, and air.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo manually or with equipment.
• Secure cargo and manage documentation for shipments.
• Transship cargo and support port operations tasks.

Skills

Cargo handling

Documentation

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Marshalling

Tools

Kalmar RT240 RTCH

ATLAS 10K

40-ton Mobile Crane

Hagglund Crane

Job description

Job description

Job Type: Part-time

Working experience: No Experience
Job Overview:

We are currently seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Cargo Specialist. As a Cargo Specialist, you'll ensure the Army receives supplies, weapons, and equipment daily all over the world. You will be trained in cargo documentation, the securing of cargo, and learn how to load and unload cargo manually or by operating material handling equipment like cranes and forklifts. Cargo Specialists are disciplined, technical experts that transship cargo between all modes of transportation and execute port operations upload/download, staging, and marshalling tasks to support the Army's global operations.

Cargo Specialists are the Army's experts for everything the Army moves by land, sea, or air.

Requirements:

Attend a 18-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in cargo documentation, securing cargo, manual and automatic cargo handling, equipment training on Kalmar RT240 Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH), the All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS 10K), the 40-ton Mobile Crane, and the ship/shore mounted Hagglund Crane.

Your job experience may qualify for a reduced training timeline and promotion.

Advanced certifications require additional full funded training programs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare, Vision, and Dental plans.
• 30 days paid vacation.
• 90 days paid paternity and maternity vacation.
• Comprehensive wellness programs including fitness facility access, nutrition consulting, curated fitness plans, and more.
• Housing, clothing, and relocation allowance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment.
• Flexible retirement and pension plans. Pay and Promotion:
• Entry pay and promotions vary based on education level and qualifications.
• Hiring bonus opportunities available.
• Specialty bonuses available depending on qualifications and position.
• Guaranteed promotion opportunities. Similar Career Fields Include: Warehouse Operations, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Management, Freight Forwarding. About Our Organization: The U.S. Army is wealth of possibilities for your future - whether you are looking to build a meaningful career, continue your education, or start a family, the Army is committed to helping you build the future you are looking for and improve yourself in the process. Be All You Can Be. Now Hiring Part Time Positions.