Job Description

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at matson.com

About the Role

The Terminal Operations Position - Union Casual will support the terminal 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. The starting rate of pay is $32.55 per hour and will increase per the collective bargaining agreement.

What you’ll do:

• Drive equipment to and from a customer’s location within a 50-mile radius.
• Safely move containers to and from the yard and dock locations, as well as to and from the Port of Tacoma.
• Load and unload products and materials utilizing a forklift in the warehouse.
• Perform duties related to auto moves and various shipment moves that require additional handling.
• Constantly follow safety rules/practices to ensure performance of duties in a safe and consistent manner.
• Comply with OSHA safe working rules and regulations.
• Perform additional duties as directed by management.

You have these skills:

• Ability to perform all duties related to commercial driving.
• Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed.
• Please note that this position is on a call-in, as needed basis.
• 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.

And these qualifications:

• Have and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker, Air Brake, and HazMat endorsements.
• Current DOT medical card.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.

Extra credit if you have:

• One (1) to two (2) years of Commercial driving experience.

You meet these 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.
• Safety shoes with "Metatarsal Protection" are required safety gear.
• Lifting 2 - 75 lbs. of various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Carrying 2 - 50 lbs. of various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Pushing 2 - 100 lbs. of various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Pulling 2 - 100 lbs. of various types of components, tools, and equipment.
• Sitting 10% of time.
• Standing 50% of time.
• Walking 40% of time.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

The rate of pay is posted for this position in Washington.

Additional benefits include benefits available to union casuals under the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund, the Western Conference of Teamsters Supplemental Pension Trust Fund, the Teamsters National 401(k) Plan, and the Western Teamsters Welfare Trust. Matson does not control the benefits available under these plans, but it contributes to them on behalf of its Teamster employees. Casuals receive 1 hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.

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