Careers
Build your future in the maritime industry with ILA Local 1408
A Career You Can Count On
For as long as there have been ships, there have been people who work them. The members of the International Longshoremen's Association have proudly carried on that tradition. Join nearly 1,000,000 man-hours of annual workforce at Jacksonville's thriving port.
Competitive Wages
Earn strong union wages with overtime opportunities. Our labor income exceeds $40 million annually.
Safety Excellence
Work in an award-winning safety environment. We've won the Safety Award for best damage prevention multiple consecutive years.
Scholarship Programs
Over $260,000 awarded to members' families through our college scholarship program since 1995.
Union Benefits
Access comprehensive benefits as part of the ILA, one of the strongest maritime unions in the country.
Career Areas
General Longshore
Loading and unloading cargo on and off ships, including the operation of all equipment related to cargo handling.
Maintenance
All mechanics in maintenance operations, including refrigeration mechanics, welders, and tractor-trailer mechanics.
Warehouse
Labor for warehousing operations, including receiving and shipping out cargo at port facilities.
Deep-Sea Shipping
Skilled labor for automobile ships and deep-sea vessels. Jacksonville is the #1 port in the US for auto imports by volume.
Jacksonville Port by the Numbers
#1
US port for auto imports
#3
Port in the Southeast
1M+
Man-hours per year
550K+
Cars handled annually
Ready to Get Started?
Join ILA Local 1408 and become part of a proud tradition of dedicated maritime workers in Jacksonville, Florida.