88H Cargo Specialist - Hiring Immediately

United States Army Reserve; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

30 days paid vacation

90 days paid paternity/maternity leave

Housing, clothing, relocation help

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Flexible retirement and pension plans

Job summary

United States Army Reserve seeks skilled Cargo Specialists to ensure timely delivery of supplies, weapons, and equipment globally. You will be trained in cargo documentation, securing cargo, and loading/unloading, including operation of cranes and forklifts.

You will transship cargo between land, sea, and air, and support port operations with staging and marshalling tasks. The role involves disciplined, technical work with advancement potential and paid training liabilities, with benefits

Qualifications

• Attend an 18-week paid training program to gain cargo documentation and handling certifications.
• Learn securing cargo, loading/unloading, and operation of material handling equipment.
• Certifications through funded training programs may qualify for accelerated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Transship cargo between modes of transportation to support global operations.
• Load and unload cargo manually or with equipment as trained.
• Assist with port operations, upload/download, staging, and marshalling as required.

Skills

Cargo handling

Documentation

Port operations

Tools

Kalmar RT240 RTCH

ATLAS 10K

40-ton Mobile Crane

Hagglund Crane

Job description

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

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