**THIS JOB REQUIRES ENLISTING/JOINING THE U.S. ARMY**
This is an entry-level position with no experience necessary!
Overview:
As a Cargo Specialist, you'll be the cargo handling expert for everything the Army moves by land, sea, or air. Youll ensure the Army receives supplies, weapons, the mail, and equipment on a daily basis all over the world. You will be trained in cargo documentation, the securing of cargo, and learn how to load and unload cargo manually or by operating material handling equipment like cranes and forklifts.
Job Duties:
Inspect, count and document cargo utilizing both manual and automated data processing systems
Load and unload supplies and equipment from ships, docks, beaches, railheads, boxcars, warehouses, motor vehicles and aircraft
Operate and maintain all types and sizes of winches, cranes and forklifts
Create load plans for air shipment and ocean liner vessels
Operate ocean liner vessel equipment
Basic Qualifications:
Age - 17 to 40 years old
Education - Current Senior in High School(HS), HS Diploma, GED, GED equivalent, or higher education level completed
Citizenship - U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident
Submit to background and medical screening
Receive a passing score on the ASVAB
Benefits:
Enlistment bonus up to $40,000, varies by job and individual qualifications
Education benefits
o Tuition Assistance ($4,000 annually) / GI Bill (up to $108,000 for 36 months of attending college)
Paid training (Basic and Advanced)
30 days of paid vacation earned every year
Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
Various lengths of contracts available from 2 years to 6 years normally
Required qualifications:
- 17 years or older
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Speaks English
- Reads English