Polar Field Services, Inc. in Stratton AFB, Scotia, NY is looking to hire a seasonal Cargo Coordinator to assist with our cargo operations. Are you highly organized? Do you have a type A personality? Would you like to work for a company that has a fantastic team? If so, please read on! This shipping position earns a competitive wage of $22.79 - $25.50 per hour. We offer this position an additional $4.22 per hour for the first 40 hours worked each week If this sounds like the right logistics opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT POLAR FIELD SERVICES, INC. We are a rare company. Since 1999, we've been taking our clients wherever they need to go, no matter how remote the location or challenging the conditions may be. We plan their expeditions, keep them safe in places that are anything but, and supply food, shelter, power, water, and waste removal. We then return the site to such a pristine condition no one would ever know we were there. We haven't been everywhere. Just a lot of places most people haven't. Our team is made up of skilled people who are passionate about supporting cutting-edge science and making a difference in our world. As thanks for their courage and hard work, we offer excellent compensation and outstanding benefits. We take our jobs seriously, but our company culture is relaxed, dog-friendly, and casually dressed. We are looking to add more adventurous souls to our team! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARGO COORDINATOR In this shipping position, you are the cornerstone of our success. You assist with our shipment operations, including receiving, delivery reconciliation, label preparation, and documentation. Extremely detail-oriented, you construct, weigh, label, and deliver pallets. You also assist with special cargo such as ice core. As needed, you carefully load and unload items from our aircraft. You always provide proper certification, documentation, packaging, and handling of hazardous materials for air transport. Highly organized, you track all cargo movement on our cargo tracking system. An excellent collaborator, you effectively coordinate with personnel from other sites. Safety is your number one priority as you complete each task. As needed, you deploy to Greenland or other bases to assist with cargo build-up or receiving. You love working with our excellent team and get great satisfaction from successfully managing our inventory and shipments! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CARGO COORDINATOR
- 2+ years of experience planning and organizing supply movements or logistics planning
- Experience with remote site operations
- Hazardous material shipment certifications, including Transportation of Hazardous Materials (49CFR), IATA Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR), and Military Airlift of Hazardous Materials (AFMAN current version)
- Knowledge about aircraft load planning and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials
Are you analytical and an effective critical thinker? Do you work well as part of a team? Are you detail-oriented? Can you work efficiently without leaving things behind? Are you flexible and willing to help out where needed? If yes, you might just be perfect for this shipping position! WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CARGO COORDINATOR This logistics position is seasonal and lasts 3 - 6 months between February - September. The schedule changes based on location. While stateside, there is a 40-hour work week. This position requires the flexibility to work full-time, part-time, split-shifts, early mornings, evenings, and weekends. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR SHIPPING TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this logistics job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Location: 12302