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Marine Cargo Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Engineer Summer Intern

Middlebury, IN · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Summer intern will assist with Weights and Measures process management Intern will also work on assembling foundational data that outlines FR Corporate vehicle configurations (RV, Marine, Cargo, Bus ...

AVP, Regional Marine Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$63K - $85K/yr

Understanding of middle market Marine products and appetite with Inland Marine, Cargo and Builder's Risk experience preferred * Strong understanding of field distribution plant (broker, regional ...

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How much do marine cargo jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for marine cargo in the United States is $64,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Marine Cargo Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Marine Cargo Specialist, you need knowledge of shipping regulations, cargo handling procedures, and international trade documentation, often supported by a logistics or maritime-related degree. Familiarity with cargo management software, customs clearance systems, and safety certifications like IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) are typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure cargo is handled safely, efficiently, and in compliance with global standards, minimizing risk and optimizing logistics operations.

What is the difference between Marine Cargo vs Marine Cargo Handler?

AspectMarine CargoMarine Cargo Handler
CertificationsLogistics, shipping, or freight certificationsBasic safety and handling certifications
Work EnvironmentPorts, shipping yards, freight companiesLoading/unloading ships, warehouses
Job RoleOversees cargo logistics, planning, and managementPhysically handles cargo, loading/unloading
Industry UsageShipping companies, freight forwardersPort terminals, shipping lines

Marine Cargo professionals focus on managing and coordinating cargo logistics, while Marine Cargo Handlers are responsible for physically handling and loading cargo onto ships. Both roles are essential in the shipping industry but differ in responsibilities and required skills.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Marine Cargo roles, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Marine Cargo frequently encounter challenges such as coordinating shipments across multiple time zones, navigating complex customs regulations, and ensuring the safe transport of goods despite variable weather or port conditions. Effective communication and thorough documentation are key to managing these hurdles. Building strong relationships with shipping agents, port authorities, and logistics teams helps anticipate and resolve issues quickly, while staying updated on international trade laws and risk management strategies is essential for success.

What are marine cargo jobs?

Marine cargo jobs involve the handling, management, and transportation of goods and materials via ships and other maritime vessels. These roles can include positions such as cargo handlers, logistics coordinators, surveyors, and marine underwriters, all of whom ensure that cargo is safely loaded, transported, and delivered according to regulations and customer requirements. Marine cargo professionals work closely with shipping companies, port authorities, and insurance providers to manage risks, documentation, and logistics related to maritime freight. Their work is essential for the smooth operation of global trade by sea.
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Infographic showing various Marine Cargo job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,323 per year, or $30.9 per hour.
Marine Cargo Operator

$15 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Overview

As a privately held, U.S.-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.  

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration.  

To continue laying the groundwork and challengewhat'spossible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us. 

Crowley's Marine Management Services Inc. (MMS) is a dedicated, MLC certified, marine and offshore crewing company whose focus is to add value to the ship or asset owner through successful and cost-effective management of marine resources. MMS’s main focuses are offshore crewing, personnel recruitment, and project support. 

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us. 


Responsibilities

FPSO Turritella – Marine Cargo Operator / AB (Non-Union) 

Summary: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of liquid cargo and ballast systems, including cargo loading, offloading, and routine maintenance. This role involves monitoring process parameters, conducting sampling and analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental procedures. Operators maintain equipment, perform chemical tracking, and support inspections and emergency drills. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing process parameters (level, flow, temperature, pressure, etc.) within operating requirements. 
  • Ensuring sampling & gauging is carried out and sample results are acted upon. 
  • Handling and maintaining portable gauging equipment. 
  • Exhibiting a high standard of safety behavior. 
  • Ensuring that all aspects of Cargo, Cargo Utility, and Process operations and maintenance are carried out safely and effectively. 
  • Carrying out cargo loading and offloading and maintenance of cargo systems and utilities.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Performing all work necessary for the safe and proper operation of the liquid cargo and ballast transfer systems, including but not limited to liquid cargo transfer pumps, liquid cargo stripping pumps, liquid cargo coalesces and separators, ballast pumps, hydraulic systems, strainers, filters, associated piping, valves, fittings, and deck machinery directly related to the transfer of liquid cargo and ballast. 
  • Performing routine required maintenance, repairs, and condition-based monitoring actions, including but not limited to correcting leaks, packing valves, and greasing fittings, glands, bearings, and reach rods. 
  • Performing shipboard engineering casualty drills, fire drills, collision drills, and all other duties as assigned. 
  • Maintaining the cargo and ballast lines and connection manifolds. 
  • Preparing to start, starting up, monitoring, maintaining, and shutting down operations. 
  • Contributing to tank entry, inspection, and maintenance activities. 
  • Testing isolations for integrity to company procedures. 
  • Depressurizing, draining and venting, and de-gassing the plant or system as required according to procedures or operating guides. 
  • Confirming that the working area is free of hazards as per permit or procedure using appropriate tests, (gas/H2S Inert etc) 
  • Performing de-isolation, including confirming that testing and re-instatement of the plant are carried out according to procedure. 
  • Ensuring that controlled process discharges from the area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits. 
  • Ensuring that unplanned discharges are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure, and regulation. 
  • Analyzing crude oil offloads for API (3rd party Donovan), MeOH content, and water content (shake outs). 
  • Analyzing cargo tanks for H2S content using Draeger tubes (daily), and bacterial content with AccuCount testing (as needed). 
  • Recording of the AccuCount Bacteria Testing Data generated from field analysis. 
  • Analyzing process train oil for water content using shake outs and process train gas for oil content using white rag tests and H2S content using Draeger tubes. 
  • Monitoring and tracking (daily) rates of treatment chemicals in topsides equipment and subsea.   
  • Tracking chemical inventory onboard the FPSO and at the dock. 
  • Carrying out any lawful command and delegated duty as issued by the Master, Chief Officer, delegated Officer of the Watch and Chief Engineer or delegate. 

Qualifications

Minimum Skills: 

  • Able to deal with a multi-discipline team. 
  • Good interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Good written and spoken English. 
  • Problem-solving skills 
  • Highly motivated and eager to contribute to the safe and effective operation of the pumping system and transfer of liquids. 
  • Willing to report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to the immediate supervisor. 
  • Knowledge of and ability to operate ballast and liquid cargo systems and associated equipment. 

Certification: 

  • Required: 
  • Must hold a valid USCG MMC  
  • National: 
  • Able Seaman – Unlimited 
  • Lifeboatman 
  • STCW: 
  • Able Seafarer Deck (II/5) 
  • Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch (II/4) 
  • Tankerman Assist / STCW – Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Operations (V/1) 
  • Basic Safety Training (VI/1) 
  • Personal Survival Craft (VI/2) – No Restrictions  
  • Vessel Personnel w/ Designated Security Duties & Security Awareness (VI/6) 
  • Valid USCG 719k Med Cert (STCW) 
  • Valid TWIC Card 
  • Valid Driver License 
  • Preferred: 
  • Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (VI/2) 
  • Passport  
  • IADC Rig Pass / SafeGulf equivalent  
  • T-HUET (or better)  

*All qualified candidates must submit the above required documents with their application in order to be reviewedfor the position* 

Education:  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent [G.E.D.] or higher 

Experience: 

  • At least 1 year of experience on oil tankers. 
  • Experience handling flammable/dangerous liquids and following confined space entry procedures, as well as the Lockout/Tag-out program. 

Reports To: Operation Supervisor   

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A 

Compensation: 

  • Competitive Day Rate 
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package 
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • LTD 
  • STD 
  • AD&D 
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401k 
  • 14/14 or 28/28 Rotation 
  • Paid Travel 

Duration/Travel/Timeline Details: 10% Travel – To and from the vessel along with shoreside training 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/Work Environment: Works both inside and outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. Meet the USCG 719K physical standard. 

Other: Must be able to work in a drug free workplace; never under the influence of mind-altering prescriptions or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol, and other drugs of abuse. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Skills: 

  • Able to deal with a multi-discipline team. 
  • Good interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Good written and spoken English. 
  • Problem-solving skills 
  • Highly motivated and eager to contribute to the safe and effective operation of the pumping system and transfer of liquids. 
  • Willing to report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to the immediate supervisor. 
  • Knowledge of and ability to operate ballast and liquid cargo systems and associated equipment. 

Certification: 

  • Required: 
  • Must hold a valid USCG MMC  
  • National: 
  • Able Seaman – Unlimited 
  • Lifeboatman 
  • STCW: 
  • Able Seafarer Deck (II/5) 
  • Rating Forming Part of Navigational Watch (II/4) 
  • Tankerman Assist / STCW – Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Operations (V/1) 
  • Basic Safety Training (VI/1) 
  • Personal Survival Craft (VI/2) – No Restrictions  
  • Vessel Personnel w/ Designated Security Duties & Security Awareness (VI/6) 
  • Valid USCG 719k Med Cert (STCW) 
  • Valid TWIC Card 
  • Valid Driver License 
  • Preferred: 
  • Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (VI/2) 
  • Passport  
  • IADC Rig Pass / SafeGulf equivalent  
  • T-HUET (or better)  

*All qualified candidates must submit the above required documents with their application in order to be reviewedfor the position* 

Education:  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent [G.E.D.] or higher 

Experience: 

  • At least 1 year of experience on oil tankers. 
  • Experience handling flammable/dangerous liquids and following confined space entry procedures, as well as the Lockout/Tag-out program. 

Reports To: Operation Supervisor   

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A 

Compensation: 

  • Competitive Day Rate 
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package 
  • Medical 
  • Dental 
  • Vision 
  • LTD 
  • STD 
  • AD&D 
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401k 
  • 14/14 or 28/28 Rotation 
  • Paid Travel 

Duration/Travel/Timeline Details: 10% Travel – To and from the vessel along with shoreside training 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/Work Environment: Works both inside and outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures. May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders. Meet the USCG 719K physical standard. 

Other: Must be able to work in a drug free workplace; never under the influence of mind-altering prescriptions or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol, and other drugs of abuse. 

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