Terminal Operations Position - Union Casual

Terminal Operations Position - Union Casual Requisition #: 1319 Company: MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY OF ALASKA City: Tacoma State/Territory: Washington Department: OPERATIONS DIVISION # of openings: 5 Description Matson, Inc. is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange trading under the symbol MATX. Founded in 1882, Matson is one of the leading U.S. carriers in the Pacific and provides a vital lifeline to the island economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and Micronesia as well as select South Pacific islands and operates a premium, expedited service from China to Southern California. Matson is the parent company of Matson Logistics, which was established in 1987 and extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout the continental U.S with integrated, asset-light logistics services including rail intermodal, highway brokerage and warehousing. Matson is also the parent company of Matson Terminals, which was established in 1921 and provides container stevedoring, terminal and equipment maintenance services for Matson in Hawaii. The overall purpose of this position is to support the operation as on on-call, union casual employee. This position requires the individual to be available for work assignments on an on-call basis, Monday through Friday, typically from 8 am to 6 pm. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours, and the job duties will vary daily depending on operational needs. REQUIREMENTS: Must have and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker, Air Brake, HazMat endorsements Must have a current DOT medical card Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed Please note that this position is on a call-in, as needed basis Rate of pay is $22.80 per hour ($23.80 beginning April 1, 2020) All candidates selected to interview must bring a current driving history record going back a minimum of 10 years Must be able to pass a background, drug screen and Fit for Duty Test upon job offer Must join the union and stay in good standing with Teamster Local 174 Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift certification Prefer one to two years of Commercial driving experience RESPONSIBILITIES: Street driving: Dray equipment to and from a customer’s location within a 50-mile radius. Must have the ability to perform all duties related to commercial driving Hostler Operation: Safely move containers to and from the yard and dock locations, as well as, to and from the Port of Tacoma Loader/Checker: Load, unload products and materials utilizing a forklift in the warehouse. Perform duties related to auto moves and various shipment moves that require additional handling Perform additional duties as directed by management Constantly follow safety rules/practices to ensure performance of duties in a safe and consistent manner. Comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demand for this position requires the employee to be physically capable of working in a variety of environments and weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and reaching. Sitting 10 % of time Standing 50 % of time Walking 40 % of time 100% Lifting 2 - 75 lbsVarious types of components, tools and equipment. Carrying 2 - 50 lbsVarious types of components, tools and equipment. Pushing 2 - 100 lbsVarious types of components, tools and equipment. Pulling 2 - 100 lbsVarious types of components, tools, and equipment. Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.