Moving Crew Leader: Odyssey Logistics

3411 Lathop St, Fairbanks AK

Description

Odyssey International Services, Inc. (formally known as American Relocation Services) has been handling commercial and residential moving needs for over 20 years in Alaska. We provide our clients with cost-effective, timely and secure transport of personal effects and household goods. With warehouse facilities in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai-Soldotna, Alaska, and in Tacoma, Washington, we are the experts in Alaska moving and storage. Summary: The position of Crew Leader will have the primary responsibility for supervising and leading a crew of two to three employees from start to finish per job assigned. Responsibilities include but are not limited to pre-inspection of job site to gain a clear understanding of what will be packed and the supplies needed and ensuring the customer’s household goods are packed and delivered damage free and in a timely and professional manner. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Work Schedule: Start times may vary Monday through Friday based on customers’ needs. Schedules are set by Dispatch Weekend work and/or overtime may be required Out of town work may be required Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Inspects each job site Strictly observes work schedules and specific delivery requirements set forth by company and customers. Compiles a list of supplies needed and packs the items to bring to job worksites Leads, directs, and supervises crew to ensure work is performed safely Packing, loading, and unloading of household goods Crate prepping Uses proper equipment for safe loading and/or unloading of household goods Provides exceptional customer service Other duties as assigned Qualifications: HS Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education. Minimum of 2 years of experience in household goods industry. Knowledge of transportation industry helpful. Willing and able to work with all personality types, with a professional, helpful manner. Ability and desire to perform well in a fast-paced, fluid environment where tasks change quickly. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical assessment test (PAT) or functional capacity exam (FCE), drug screening & background check. Communication Skills: Employee must have the ability to read, and write the English language Ability to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions from management, customers and the general public Able to communicate with a positive team mentality at all times, both written and verbal Reasoning Abilities: Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations professionally Must be able to communicate via telephone or radio to dispatch for instruction and or guidance Certificates, Licenses: Valid Driver’s License Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, but not required Obtain and maintain a DOT physical and valid Medical Card preferred (if applicable) Current DMV report (if applicable) Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Lift and/or move a minimum of 75 lbs. Carry a minimum of 75 lbs. to location designated by the customer. Move with the aid of a pallet jack, loads in excess of (2500) pounds to the locations designated by the customer. Move with the aid of a hand truck, loads with boxes stacked 10-15 high, weighing in excess of (100) pounds to locations designated by the customer at the delivery location. Work in extreme weather conditions, with temperature variances from + 90 degrees Fahrenheit to – 50 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the course of a season. Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear Work Environment and Environmental Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Time sensitive delivery requirements Low to moderate noise levels Customer service demands Extreme weather conditions (i.e.: snow, ice, rain and dust)