Ordinary Seaman

Come Sail with us on the Great Lakes!

If you are looking to sail with us as part of our Deck or Engine teams, safety, efficient operations, a family-oriented environment, one of the best leave and rotation systems on the Great Lakes, unprecedented teamwork and some of the most talented colleagues in the industry are just some of the reasons you will enjoy a career with us!

You receive a total rewards package as an employee that includes: your income, paid travel to/from the vessel, healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans and work/life balance with best in class rotation (4 weeks on, 2 weeks off March through January.) Opportunities education and upgrade bonuses to support career growth at a pace that is right for each individual. Grand River Navigation Company is the U.S. operating subsidiary of Rand Logistics Corporation. Together with our Canadian sister company, Lower Lakes Towing Ltd., we are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessel is service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

"We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't!"

Our Company has openings for the position of Ordinary Seaman aboard our US flagged self-unloading vessels.

Responsibilities

Following safe work procedures

Assist with loading and unloading of cargo during operations

Perform duties in port such as line handling wire cable

Follow instruction from 1st Mate on various tasks such as cleaning and maintenance

Other duties as assigned

Benefits

As an employee you are part of the Rand Logistics family where Teamwork and safety are a core value

Highly competitive wages and benefits

The best leave system in the industry

We pay for your travel to and from the vessel

Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits

Excellent safety record

Full comprehensive benefits package

Upgrade bonus

Paid training through MITAGS

And more!

Grand River Navigation is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential

United States Merchant Mariners Credential issued by the USCG

Un expired US Passport or Enhanced Driver's License and allowed entry into Canada

Legally authorized to work in the US, without restriction

Excellent communication and ability to multi-task

Experience working as a team and desire to working together as a team player

Experience and desires to align to our Values: Creating a Positive Customer Experience, Health/Safety/Environment focused, High Integrity and Teamwork

Maritime training or recent vessel experience preferred

Willingness to serve on either a Ship and Articulated Tug / Barge Unit (ATB)

No phone calls or emails. To be considered an applicant you must apply to the open posted position directly.