What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freight Handling Operations - Driver position at Bering Marine Corporation?
Bering Marine Corporation provides highly specialized, contracted marine services to reach water-locked villages and other remote Alaska locations. We deliver building materials, equipment, and gravel to some of Alaska’s most isolated spots – through some of Alaska’s most hostile seas – over some of Alaska’s shallowest waterways. Our employees are an important part of our operations as we know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we, therefore, strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn and grow. Bering Marine offers opportunities for career progression, as well as on-the-job training and educational opportunities. We offer a competitive salary, and affordable health care, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Bering Marine Corporation provides bypass mail service throughout Western Alaska with their hovercraft and is looking for a Freight Handler and Driver. The Warehouse receives, palletizes, and delivers bypass mail throughout the communities served.
Position Details:
Education and/or Experience:
Bering Marine Corporation provides bypass mail service throughout Western Alaska with their hovercraft and is looking for a Freight Handler and Driver. The Warehouse receives, palletizes, and delivers bypass mail throughout the communities served.
Position Details:
- Rotational position available
- Flexible schedule based in Bethel, Alaska
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, and safety regulations.
- Ability to write reports and accurately record information into vessel records.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, crew, customers, and the general public.
- English speaking is required.
- Driver’s license with CDL B
- Ability to follow directions
- Operate forklift preferred-- Unloading and Loading a Herc. Airplane is something included with this position.
- Ability to receive airport badge
- Ability to pass USPS requirements
- Ability to work with others.
- Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights, or holidays and to be away from home for extended periods.
- Must be able to work in a team environment in close quarters for extended periods.
- Must have good interpersonal skills and get along well with various personalities, backgrounds, etc.
- Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with a good driving record.
- Must be willing to work in the Warehouse and yard with minimal driving time to start.
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to reach overhead.
- Must be able to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls for extended periods.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, or crawl to examine equipment and cargo.
- Must be able to install and remove 60-pound tire chains as required by weather conditions.
- Must be able to push or pull freight up to 4000 pounds using a pallet jack.
- You may be required to reposition (push or pull) a 3500-pound dolly on uneven surfaces while hooking a set of trailers.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
- The employee may also work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- A post-conditional offer of employment drug test is required.
- Random drug testing is required of all employees.
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