Marine Cargo Operations Specialist I

State of Hawaiʻi; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Transportation, Harbors is seeking a Marine Cargo Specialist I to coordinate cargo movement, stowage, and traffic at harbor terminals. The role requires supervising day-to-day cargo operations and ensuring compliance with marine rules.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least three years in waterfront cargo handling or related planning, with substitutions allowed. Shift work includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Reading and applying written directions with accuracy.
• Basic arithmetic for on-site calculations.
• Follows rules and procedures in marine cargo operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, control, and ensure safe movement and stowage of cargo at harbor areas.
• Assist in planning and supervising loading/unloading to prevent delays.
• Communicate with terminal operations to maintain smooth traffic flow.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Arithmetic

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Transportation, Harbors is seeking a Marine Cargo Specialist I to coordinate cargo movement, stowage, and traffic at harbor terminals. The role requires supervising day-to-day cargo operations and ensuring compliance with marine rules.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least three years in waterfront cargo handling or related planning, with substitutions allowed. Shift work includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.