Cargo person

Job Description

Summary:

Assist

with the packaging, marking, labeling, documenting, and moving all USAP material from McMurdo Station to outlying field locations, the United States, and other international destinations.

Position Responsibilities
:

Is responsible for

ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace

Safely

operates

material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts 4,000-15000 lbs. capacities), passenger vans, and pick-up trucks

Receives and delivers science and technical event cargo

Responsible for accurately processing outgoing shipments, ensuring all participants meet packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation requirements

Responsible for

identifying

and safely handling dangerous goods

Tracks intracontinental using

a

scanner linked to Maximo

Coordinates with Grantees, ASC

Workcenters
, other USAP Agencies, and the U.S. Military to move mission-critical material on time

Assist

in packing temperature-sensitive samples for transport to the United States and international institutions

Attends daily

and

weekly safety meetings and occasionally presents weekly safety lectures

Will

frequently

perform strenuous physical work

Works weekends and extra hours as

required

Performs other duties as

required

Required

Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or

GED

A minimum of 2 years of diversified experience in the cargo shipping industry, warehouse operations, heavy equipment, or equivalent experience is

required
.

Expected

Skills and Competencies:

Good customer service and customer resolution skills are required
.

Good organizational and verbal/written communication skills are

required
.

Must be familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word,

PowerPoint

and Outlook.

Preferred
:

An understanding of remote site and
/or polar

logistics
.

A minimum of 2 years cargo or supply

previous

exper
ience with the USAP
.

Previous

experience in shipping

temperatu
re controlled

cargo
.

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.