Freight Handler I

the Lynden Family of Companies•Fairbanks, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Alaska West Express provides truckload transportation throughout the United States and Canada, specializing in shipments to and from Alaska where we are a leader in transporting liquid- and dry-bulk products, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and petroleum products. With our fleet of flatbeds, stretch, lowboy, single- and double-drop trailers, we are recognized for dependable service to the oilfield, mining, construction, and manufacturing industries. Alaska West Express, Inc. is searching for a reliable, motivated individual who wants to learn the freight business! This position fills a strategic role in our operation by loading, unloading, moving and storing freight/materials while maintaining the yard/grounds of the Fairbank, AK terminal facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, to understand procedures and warning signs and or markings in the English language, to respond to inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide two-digit numbers.
Ability to understand detailed written and oral instructions; ability to prioritize and problem solve in time/safety-sensitive situations.
Employee must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods (entire shift). Employee is required to use hands, fingers, arms, and feet to steer and operate controls of equipment and while manually lifting, moving or securing freight. And is required to kneel, stoop or crouch to examine equipment and cargo.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employee is required to wear PPE as outlined in AWE Industrial Health and Safety Manual Chapter 2.27 PPE Program, which may include hard hat, safety toe shoes/boots, gloves, chemical splash suits, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and arctic gear.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical.

Responsibilities

Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.
Inspects all yard equipment for defects before, during and after shift. Completes and submits daily vehicle inspection forms indicating equipment condition.
Keeps yard area and site storage areas organized and clean.
Operates forklifts and yard equipment in safe, responsible manner.
Connects and disconnect trailers from tractor or from converter dollies.
Reports all safety hazards and/or incidents involving cargo, vehicles, driver, personnel, or citizens at large. Reports incidents (vehicle and/or cargo) or on-the-job injury immediately to the dispatcher.
Assists with grounds maintenance as assigned throughout all seasons as directed by supervisor.
Remains flexible to respond to the changing needs of the organization and the operations department.
Performs all duties and operate all company vehicles and equipment in safe and responsible manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all company safety policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.
Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.