Global Cargo Specialist: Logistics & Heavy Lifting Expert

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

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