Freight Operations

Alaska Marine Trucking provides and manages local freight distribution services in Alaska which includes loading, unloading, warehousing, pickup and delivery.

Alaska Marine Trucking works closely with Alaska Marine Lines in coastal communities throughout Southeast, Central, and Western Alaska.

We currently have an opening for a Freight Operations in Cordova, Alaska.

This is a Full Time position which offers family friendly benefits, a competitive pay package and professional growth.

Currently, our benefit package includes:

Paid time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO)+ additional extended leave paid time
Paid Holidays– 8 paid holidays a year in addition to PTO

Health Insurance – medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

Health Insurance for your family– we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family.
401(k)– with company match + additional annual retirement contribution.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and AD&D– we pay at no cost to you.
Long term disability– we pay at no cost to you.
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
Annual performance and wage reviews

Be part of our Team and create big possibilities in your life with a challenging and rewarding career at Alaska Marine Trucking.

SUMMARY:

Freight Operators perform a series of important tasks in warehouse facilities, marine terminals and barge vessels.  This position is highly active and requires somebody who enjoys hard work, problem solving, and ever-changing situations.  Freight Operators can often have the opportunity to travel outside of their home port to assist other Service Centers.  This is a full-time position with opportunities for overtime.  Safety is Lynden’s first responsibility to our employees and our customers.  This position is a safety-sensitive position and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is required.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Freight Operations l

Secures, unloads and loads breakbulk and less-than container load (LCL) freight with a variety of equipment including banding, dunnage, lumber, binders and chains.

This position usually operates in a marine or warehouse facility.  Operates a warehouse forklift.   Supports operations by working on the deck of the barge to set and pull cones, secure containers and other equipment to the deck of the barge and assist operators as needed.  Generally involved with the process of receiving and distributing freight to and from customers at the working facility.

Assist in the maintenance of company property and general facility housekeeping duties.

Freight Operations II

All the responsibilities of a Freight Operations I.  Is certified to operating a forklift up to 52t in a marine terminal.

Additionally, employees can qualify by having a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements and possess the ability to efficiently unload and load their truck ...