Career Opportunities

ACL is an equal opportunity employer offering highly competitive salaries, a luxurious office environment and an excellent benefits package.

Current Job Openings

JOB TITLE:            Assistant Operations Manager

DEPARTMENT:     West Africa Operations, Westfield, NJ

REPORTS TO:       Operations Manager

Description:  Working with Grimaldi Line ConRo and PCTC vessels servicing the US East Coast and Gulf operations.  Responsible for successfully supervising all aspects of stevedoring and terminal operations for LoLo and RoRo cargo operations. In addition, responsible for generating cost estimates, verifying and approving invoices per contractual agreements.  Assist management in cost control.  Assist Support/Bookings Department with technical information for cargo quoting.  Generate operational reports for each vessel port call.  Coordinating stowage with vessel planner and ensuring stow plans and stowage are accurately followed by stevedores.     

Job Requirements:  A maritime college degree is preferred, but not necessary with two or more years of prior maritime operations experience.  Proficient in MS Office.  Excellent phone, written, and organizational skills.  Must work well independently and with others.  Possess the skills to act independently in the best interest of the organization.  Candidate must be flexible with the ability to conform to pressure situations.  Must be able to work outdoors at terminals and on vessels for extended hours in all varying weather conditions.  Frequent flexible travel is required.

Certifications and Licenses:  Must be able to secure a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and DMV Driver’s License.

Compensation:  Competitive salary and competitive benefits package.

JOB TITLE:            Assistant Operations Manager

DEPARTMENT:     ACL Operations, New York/New Jersey

REPORTS TO:       Operations Manager

Description:  Manage and oversee the loading and discharge of containerized and roll-on and roll-off cargo on Atlantic Container Line’s vessels calling the Port of New York/New Jersey. Troubleshoot transportation related issues at the terminal.  Communicate with vendors and authorities to ensure a safe, productive, and cost-effective vessel call.  Manage all costs related to the ACL vessel and slot partner vessel calls, input invoices, and ensure reported costs are in line with the fee schedules in vendor and labor contracts.  Keep up with RoRo (roll-on roll-off) and LoLo (lift-on lift-off) yard responsibility.  Assist with the Grimaldi Pure Car, Truck Carrier (PCTC) purpose-built vessel service, when necessary.  Manage ACL lashing supplies used by the terminal operator.  Communicate with stevedore regarding stuffing and stripping of ACL cargo containers.  Handle cargo related paperwork such as titles, dock receipts, etc.  Represent ACL in monthly meetings with Port Authority and local U.S. Customs.  Stay abreast of Hazardous Cargo East/Westbound guidelines/regulations.

Job Requirements:  College degree preferred, but not required.  Maritime College degree a plus.  RoRo (roll-on roll-off) experience preferred, but not required.  Ability to work independently with minimal or no guidance, understand and execute complex instructions.  Be decisive and good at giving directions to facilitate prompt service delivery.  Must be physically fit enough to frequently board ocean vessels at dock in all weather conditions and if necessary at all hours, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Proficient in MS Office.

Certifications and Licenses:  Must be able to secure a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and DMV Driver’s License.

Compensation:  Competitive salary and competitive benefits package.

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Atlantic Container Line 
Human Resources Dept. 
50 Cardinal Drive
Westfield, NJ 07090

Email: [email protected]

Sea-going Career Opportunities

Job applications on our vessels should be sent to the ship management company, Grimaldi Marine Partners below:

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