Material Handler/Expeditor

Overview

Doyon Utilities provides excellent career opportunities for motivated individuals. As the primary utility provider for the U.S. Military in Alaska, we offer stability and opportunity even in uncertain times. If you want to be a part of a work family that values professionalism, dedication, collaboration and innovation, we're the right company for you. Full health care coverage, a generous 401(k), and a month of annual paid time off are some of our amazing Company benefits. Our Company culture will make you feel right at home.

This position combines duties of both material handler/ hazardous waste coordinator. The function of Material Handler/Expeditor ensures all materials are available when needed at job sites for one or more construction and maintenance projects through frequent and close coordination with project supervision, procurement personnel, client materials managers, subcontractors, vendors and fabrication facilities. This position also serves as the site hazardous waste coordinator.

This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 302, and is an on-site (in-person) position located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Hourly Rate: $41.03

What you will do

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, performing any combination of following duties.
• Opens containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
• Issues supplies. Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, wheelbarrow, or other device.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers for inventory purposes.
• Verifies quantity and quality of order; verifies items received with purchase order.
• Maintains inventory records by adding or deleting supplies as they are shipped or received; operates a personal computer to access, enter, and correct information.
• Participates in physical inventories of warehouse and/or supply yard.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds.
• Operate industrial truck or other equipment to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Fill out and submit fixed asset and inventory requests.
• Track and update inventory locations.
• Fill out and submit Purchase requisitions.
• Organize inventory and keep stock materials.
• Learn, adopt, and apply safety programs.
• Conduct and document weekly inspections of hazardous materials/wastes for proper use, labeling, marking, and storage of containers, including condition of containers and compatibility of waste stored.
• Notify Supervisor or Environmental Specialist of waste generated at the CHPP or changes in the type of hazardous waste generating processes.
• Coordinate with Environmental Contractor to sample and analyze generated waste if no current waste profile exists or the waste generating process changes.
• Arrange for turn-in and pick up of full hazardous waste containers with Environmental Contractor (particularly those containers approaching their accumulation time limit) and deliver replacement as necessary.
• Coordinate with the environmental department to keep the hazardous material/regulated waste SOP updated to reflect in CHPP operations that affect material/regulated waste management practices.
• Verify that container logs are properly maintained and accurately identify the contents of each container.
• Ensure MSDS/SDSs are available for all hazardous material/regulated waste.
• Ensure all spill kits and spill containers are properly maintained and inventoried.
• Ensure waste manifest, container logs, all inspection records and other Haz-Mat and Environmental Records are properly filed and maintained.
• Monitor hazardous waste accumulation areas.

Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug test thereafter in accordance with the published policy of Doyon Utilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska. Must be eligible to work on a military installation in Alaska. Eligibility to work on a military installation includes compliance with Department of Defense mandates with respect to employee background and health directives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• 2 years experience working in a warehouse or retail environment receiving, maintaining, issuing, and ordering materials. Required and
• 1 year experience working in an environment that requires the operation of material handling equipment, including: forklifts, pallet jacks, hand truck, etc. Required and
• 2 years Computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) experience. Preferred
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. (required proficiency)
• Ability to manage time effectively when accomplishing tasks, projects and goals. (required proficiency)
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person, over the phone, and video. (required proficiency)
• Ability to complete typical administrative tasks and operate standard office equipment. (required proficiency)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. (required proficiency)
• Knowledge of facility CMMS and Inventory programs. (preferred proficiency)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. (required proficiency)
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills. (required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters. (required proficiency)

Reasonable Accommodation Doyon Utilities will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made, in writing to the Human Resources Department.

EEO We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available at Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) For questions on the job posting contact 907-455-1500.

Physical Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs.)
• Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs.)
• Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs.)
• Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs.)
• Climbing - Frequently
• Balancing - Frequently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humidity - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration - Frequently

Doyon Utilities is committed to delivering safe and resilient utility services with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Our employees are committed professionals in their fields and passionate about what they do and the customers they serve: the United States Military. Inherent in our mission is modernizing facilities; employing best utility practices that reflect leading industry standards; and operating as vigilant stewards of the environment while ensuring the health and safety of our workforce and our customers.

Preference Statement: Doyon Utilities grants a preference to qualified Doyon, Limited shareholders in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.