Assistant Conveyroman

Grand River Navigation Company, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401K with company match

Training and education opportunities

Job summary

Grand River Navigation Company, Inc. seeks an Assistant Conveyorman to join our US-flagged self-unloading fleet on the Great Lakes. You will assist in operating and maintaining onboard cargo conveyor systems and support deck operations to ensure safe, efficient cargo handling.

This full-time role offers competitive wages, medical/dental/vision benefits, retirement savings with company match, and company-paid training opportunities to support career growth within a safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• TWIC Card required.
• MMC with Wiper Endorsement preferred.
• Permitted to work in the US and Canada.
• Excellent communication and multitasking ability.
• Mechanical experience and welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist operation and maintenance of onboard conveyor systems.
• Monitor conveyor equipment during loading, unloading, and cargo transfer.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Report equipment issues and safety concerns.
• Maintain clean, safe cargo handling areas.
• Support vessel mooring, deck operations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain maintenance records and logs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Safety-minded

US work authorization

Job description

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

If you are looking to become part of our team that strongly values safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, come sail with us! Grand River Navigation has one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes. With unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry, we can guarantee you will enjoy a career with us!

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes! If you are looking to become part of our team that strongly values safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, come sail with us! Grand River Navigation has one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes. With unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry, we can guarantee you will enjoy a career with us! Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Mainstay Maritime. We are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessels that provide service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Competitive total rewards package including income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best-in-class rotation. We have many education opportunities and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual. "We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!" Our Company has openings for the position of Assistant Conveyorman aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of onboard cargo conveyor systems.
• Monitor conveyor equipment during loading, unloading, and cargo transfer operations.
• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Identify and report equipment issues, malfunctions, and safety concerns.
• Maintain clean and safe conveyor and cargo handling areas.
• Follow all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with vessel mooring, unmooring, and deck operations as assigned.
• Support emergency response and vessel safety procedures.
• Complete maintenance records and operational logs as required.
• Work collaboratively with deck and engineering personnel to ensure efficient cargo operations.
• Participate in seasonal maintenance, lay-up, and fit-out activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by vessel supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• As an employee, you are part of the Mainstay Maritime family where teamwork and safety are core values
• Highly competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance, 401K with company match
• Excellent companywide safety record
• Company paid training and education opportunities

Requirements

• TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential
• Unexpired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction
• Excellent communication and ability to multi-task
• Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player
• Experience and desires to align to our Values
• MMC with Wiper Endorsement issued by USCG preferred
• Mechanical experience is a must, welding experience preferred
• Maritime training or recent vessel experience preferred

Grand River Navigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We also comply with Family Medical Leave Act and Employee Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act