The Georgia Department of Labor will host a recruitment Wednesday, Feb. 5, to help the Georgia Ports Authority fill several jobs in five different occupations. This recruitment had been originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 30, but had to be rescheduled due to the closure of state offices because of the winter storm.

The recruitment will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the GDOL’s Savannah Career Center, 5520 White Bluff Rd.

The GPA is recruiting for a variety of positions, such as, assistant operations manager, purchasing specialist, credit specialist, driver operators, and cargo handler.

The minimum requirements for each position are:

• Assistant manager: a bachelor’s degree and at least three years experience in transportation, logistics, or in the maritime industry.
• Purchasing specialist: some college and at least two years experience in the purchasing field.
• Driver operators: at least two years experience as a light truck driver and a commercial drivers license (CDL) is desired.
• Credit specialist: some college education and at least two years experience in the collection of accounts receivable, and,
• Cargo handler: at least a year’s experience as a material handler.

Applicants are encouraged to complete online applications in advance of the recruitment at http://www.gaports.com

For more information about the recruitment, contact GPA human resources at (912) 964-3907, or the Savannah Career Center at (912) 356-2773.