Material Handler/Expeditor

Doyon Limited • Fort Wainwright, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler/Expeditor combines material-handling and hazardous-waste-coordinator duties. The role ensures materials are available when needed at construction and maintenance job sites through close coordination with project supervisors, procurement personnel, client materials managers, subcontractors, vendors, and fabrication facilities. The position also serves as the site hazardous waste coordinator. It is an on-site position at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 302. The stated hourly rate is $41.03.

Doyon Utilities describes itself as the primary utility provider for the U.S. Military in Alaska and emphasizes professionalism, dedication, collaboration, innovation, reliability, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company states that it offers full health care coverage, a generous 401(k), and a month of annual paid time off. Qualified Doyon, Limited shareholders receive preference in all phases of employment and training.

Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing under company policy, holding a valid Alaska driver's license, and being eligible to work on an Alaska military installation, including compliance with applicable Department of Defense employee background and health directives. Reasonable accommodations are available under applicable state and federal laws.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a warehouse or retail environment receiving, maintaining, issuing, and ordering materials.
• One year of experience operating material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time effectively while accomplishing tasks, projects, and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, over the phone, and by video.
• Ability to complete typical administrative tasks and operate standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing under Doyon Utilities policy.
• Hold a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska.
• Be eligible to work on a military installation in Alaska, including meeting applicable Department of Defense background and health directives.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) experience.
• Knowledge of facility CMMS and inventory programs.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and issue materials within or near plants, yards, and work sites; convey materials to designated areas using appropriate devices.
• Open containers and prepare materials for transport, including securing loads with strapping, bracing, or padding.
• Count, weigh, record, tag, label, and mark materials for inventory purposes.
• Verify the quantity and quality of orders and compare received items with purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory records and use a computer to access, enter, and correct information; participate in physical warehouse or supply-yard inventories.
• Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist; clean work areas, machines, and equipment.
• Operate industrial trucks and other equipment to load or move materials and products.
• Complete and submit fixed-asset and inventory requests and purchase requisitions.
• Track and update inventory locations, organize inventory, and maintain stock materials.
• Learn, adopt, and apply safety programs.
• Conduct and document weekly inspections of hazardous materials and waste, including checking proper use, labeling, marking, container condition, storage, and compatibility.
• Notify a supervisor or Environmental Specialist about waste generated at the CHPP or changes to hazardous-waste-generating processes.
• Coordinate sampling and analysis of waste with the environmental contractor when no current waste profile exists or a generating process changes.
• Arrange pickup and turn-in of full hazardous-waste containers with the environmental contractor, particularly containers nearing accumulation time limits, and arrange replacements as needed.
• Coordinate with the environmental department to keep the hazardous-material/regulated-waste SOP current for CHPP operations and management practices.
• Verify container logs are maintained and accurately identify container contents.
• Ensure MSDS/SDSs are available for hazardous materials and regulated waste.
• Maintain and inventory spill kits and spill containers.
• File and maintain waste manifests, container logs, inspection records, and other hazardous-material and environmental records.
• Monitor hazardous-waste accumulation areas.

Benefits

• Full health care coverage.
• A generous 401(k).
• A month of annual paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED