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Warehouse Freight Operations

5615 W Marginal Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA Req #66
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.

Alaska Marine Lines is looking for team member to join our Warehouse operating a forklift to receive, deliver and load palletized/unitized cargo shipments as well as handle loose shipments as required. Someone who is ready for a fast paced and challenging position that will lead to a career. Is that you?

Your Monday to Friday daytime schedule could earn you $54K - $58K working on average 45 hours a week.

Location: 5615 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, 17 days paid time off a year + 8 paid holidays, 401K with employer match and more!
 
What You Will Do: 

  • Operate up to a 6000# forklift to receive, deliver or load palletized/unitized cargo shipments. Handle loose shipments manually.
  • Interface with customers and truck drivers by giving instructions, direction and assistance on procedures for handling cargo shipments and preparing the Bill of Lading.
  • Count, inspect and check markings on inbound and outbound cargo shipments for receiving or delivering those shipments per the requirements of the Bill of Lading.

​Qualifications:

  • Experience operating up to 6000# forklift capacity
  • We expect you to show up to work, every day and on time.
  • Ability to handle physical workload
  • Strong work ethic - we work together as a team

Your Benefits will include:

  • Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
  • Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to your PTO (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
  • Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision for as low as $60/month
  • Health Insurance for your family – we pay 85% of the 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 for at no cost to you
  • Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you
  • Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
  • Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends)
  • Discretionary Bonus Program, Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews

 



All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical, background check, and pre-employment drug screen. Random drug testing is a requirement for all AML employees.

Alaska Marine Lines is an equal opportunity employer.  AML does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals for protected veterans.

Other details

  • Job Family 0300-Cargo Operations
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $22.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $24.00
  • Job Start Date Monday, January 23, 2023
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  • 5615 W Marginal Wy SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA