Cargo Specialist – 18 Weeks Paid Training, Forklift & Crane Certs

U.S. Army Reserve; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

30 days vacation

90 days paternity/maternity

Wellness programs

Relocation allowance

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Retirement and pension

Hiring bonus opportunities

Specialty bonuses

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

United States Army Reserve is seeking skilled Cargo Specialists to ensure timely delivery of supplies, weapons, and equipment worldwide. You will be trained in cargo documentation, securing cargo, and operating material handling equipment, including cranes and forklifts.

As part of the Army Reserve, you will transship cargo across land, sea, and air, perform port operations tasks, and support global operations with disciplined, technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• Attain 18-week paid training in cargo documentation, securing cargo, and handling equipment.
• Advanced certifications may require additional funded training.
• Experience may shorten training timeline and support promotions.

Responsibilities

• Transship cargo between land, sea, and air modes.
• Execute port operations, upload/download, staging and marshalling tasks.
• Load and unload cargo manually or with cranes, forklifts, or related equipment.

Tools

Kalmar RT240

ATLAS 10K

40-ton Crane

Hagglund Crane

Cargo handling

Documentation

Port operations

Marshalling

Equipment operation

Job description

Job description

Job Type: Part-time

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.