Union Clerical

Company Description

Matson, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MATX. Founded in 1882, Matson is one of the leading U.S. ocean shipping and logistics companies in the Pacific and provides a vital lifeline to the remote economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia and select South Pacific islands. It operates a premium, expedited service from China to Southern California. Established in 1987, Matson subsidiary Matson Logistics extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout the continental U.S with integrated, asset-light logistics services including rail intermodal, highway brokerage and warehousing.

Role Summary

This position is an office relief clerk or a casual worker. The duties include but are not limited to accounting, payroll, customer service, gatehouse, file room, rates department and any other office tasks as assigned.

Please note that this is a casual position as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Casual employees currently work 40 hours per week, but there is no guarantee of hours. In addition, as a casual employee, you do not have the opportunity to accrue sick time or personal time, but will receive contributions to the Pension and Health and Welfare plan. You will receive 1 week of vacation after 1 year of employment.

The current rate of pay is $23.00 per hour and will increase based on the contract. In addition, future permanent clerical employees are hired from the casual worker position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be flexible and adaptable with the ability to learn many different aspects of the operation.
• Ability to perform customer service function in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and follow the outlined SOP for each operational area.
• Ability to multi-task and perform various functions, with emphasis on attention to detail, as needed throughout the day.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Must have accountability for performance and initiative to ask questions.

Technical Requirements/Competencies

• Previous experience in an office position
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Previous experience in accounting and or customer service is preferred

Other Requirements

• Valid Alaska driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
• Maintain membership in the Union

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 10 pounds on your own
• Sitting for up to 50 minutes per hour
• Standing for up to 30 minutes per hour
• Walking for up to 20 minutes per hour
• Twisting
• Bending
• Reaching