Blocker and Bracer Lead

Company Overview: **Work Where it Matters** Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders**, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers**, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations. **As an AGL employee**, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. Description: The Blocker and Bracer Lead is the Subject Matter Expert in secures cargo in or aboard cargo carriers such as trucks, vans, trailers, railroad cars, sea vans, barges and ships to prevent damage during its transportation, determines appropriate lumber size and kind and prepares the lumber required for braces, chocks, blocks, beams, planking, cribbing, skids, cradles, saddles, etc., using hand and power tools. This worker nails, spikes, bolts, or fastens with wood screws or lag screws supporting and bracing fixtures to secure cargo items, constructs weatherproof shelters over some types of deck loads, guys, lashes and binds heavy equipment to pad eyes, rings, eyelets, hooks, stanchions, cleats, or other supporting fixtures using chains, ropes, cable, wires or metal straps. This worker constructs temporary trestles, decking, bulkheads, cribbing and sheathing, and cuts dunnage to support, stiffen, or separate bulky or heavy cargo. Responsibilities: * Responsible for leading, assessing, and monitoring BBPCT section and employees; directs section employee workloads and ensures all service and support is executed and all performance standards are met. * Possess, obtain, and maintain a DoD Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Certification; officially certify government HAZMAT freight shipments IAW CFR 49, Part 172, Subpart H (172\.704\), DOD 4500\.0R, Chpt 204 and AFMAN 24\-204\. * Must be able to complete the online WPM Area Coordinator certification course. * Studies specifications and measures, marks and cuts boards using patterns templates, ruler, and pencil and hand and power saws. * Fastens or installs parts using hammer, nailing machine or power stapler. * Repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, and/or fabricate containers from wood and fiberboard including pallets, Du...