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 experience with the USAP.
Previous experience in shipping temperature 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.