Forklift Operator Needed!

Ester AK

Description

Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1973, is a premier; asset based Freight Forwarding Company servicing the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides superior service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in exceptional people with superb skills who are a dependable team player, thrive on challenge and strive to always bring out the best in others while achieving their best. Excellent pay and benefits. We have new equipment that is professionally maintained by our staff of full time mechanics. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and 401K retirement plan. Position Summary: The primary functions of this position are to load, unload and move freight in a safe and efficient manner. Position may also interact with customers and may perform minor maintenance on equipment. Key Responsibilities: (this is list is not all inclusive, nor may all duties be completed by all within this job title) • Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans, flat beds trucks, box trucks or tractor-trailers • Mark incoming freight appropriately • Move freight around yard and warehouse using a forklift or other moving equipment • Complete freight paperwork accurately and timely • Ensure that freight is loaded, unloaded, palletized and mark appropriately • Consistently adhere to all of Span/MSTS Safety and Fit for Duty policies • Assist customers as necessary • Consistently follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings Secondary Responsibilities: • Minor vehicle/equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning • Assist with warehouse clean up • Attend training and meetings as assigned • Other duties as assigned Communication/Customer Contact: Communication skills are necessary as the position may interact with other employees, customers, vendors, contractors and/or suppliers. Contacts are typically face-to-face but may be via telephone. Communication is rarely about confidential information. Supervision/Management: Position is not supervisory in nature. Essential Skills, Experience and Education: • High school education or GED • At least three months of experience is required; most training is obtained on the job • Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position • Ability to operate a fork lift safety and accurately • Ability to drive a variety of vehicles • Solid communication skills via radio and/or telephone • Ability to process all freight related accurately and efficiently • Must exercise good judgment, decision making and focus • Ability to follow all Span/MSTS safety policy and procedures at all times • Ability to safely and accurately block and brace loads on a flatbed truck • Strong knowledge of lifting techniques • Strong knowledge of warehouse equipment usage, maintenance and light repair Certificates/Licenses: • Forklift Certification • Hazardous Materials Certification • Medical care preferred Physical and Mental Demands: • Must be able to push or pull heavy loads (up to 200 pounds) • Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds • Must be able to operate all equipment in a warehouse which may include grasping, climbing, bending, handling, reaching, hand dexterity, feeling/touching and repetitive motions of the hands and feet • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time • Strong body coordination and equilibrium • Strong core strength Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a general warehouse environment buy may also be conducted outside in the elements. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely. Overtime may be mandatory when needed. Conditions may also include exposure to environmental noise.