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Form of workBering 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:
- Rotational position available
- Flexible schedule based in Bethel, Alaska
Qualification Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
Language Skills:
- 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.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- 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
Other Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
Physical Demands:
- 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.
Work Environment:
- 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.
Comments:
- A post-conditional offer of employment drug test is required.
- Random drug testing is required of all employees.
Bering Marine Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- Job Family 0700-Driver
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $40.29
