Cargo Handling Specialist

Join the U.S. Army Europe and Africa team as a Cargo Handling Specialist and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of maritime cargo handling and transportation. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing cargo handling operations, including stowage planning, vessel loading and unloading, and cargo security.

• Plan and coordinate cargo handling operations, including stowage planning and vessel loading and unloading.
• Ensure compliance with maritime laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with vessel masters, chief mates, and deck officers to ensure safe and efficient cargo handling operations.
• Inspect cargo space and materiel handling equipment to ensure suitability and compatibility for transporting US DOD sponsored cargo.
• Participate in port surveys to assess port capacity for military operations.
• Perform Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties, including providing technical assistance to the Contracting Officer and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Conduct labor order meetings with contractor terminal management to articulate service requirements and certify cost responsibilities.
• Verify contractor invoices against timekeeper reports, labor order forms, and stipulations of port operations contracts.

• Language proficiency level B2 in English and German.
• Office automation skills and proficiency in using stow planning software (ICODES).
• Valid German driver's license class B.
• Minimum 3 years of job-related experience in waterfront cargo handling or cargo layout and planning operations.

As a Cargo Handling Specialist with the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, you will enjoy a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities, employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere, high level of job security, and attractive pay under German tariff agreements, including 30 days of annual leave, 36 days for severely handicapped employees, vacation and Christmas pay, and various additional social benefits.