Field Materials Handler - North Slope, AK - Rotational

Job Description

Performs hands-on materials duties and expediting of material and personnel to and from the jobsite as needed for the project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading and unloading materials from transport vehicle and for securing loads in vehicle. 
• Picks up materials from vendors at multiple locations, assuring documentation is correct and transports it to the jobsite.
• Confirms material is accurate and documents defective material issues, shipment discrepancies and non-conformance issues. Relays that information to the Material Coordinator and assists in resolving the issue in a timely manner.
• Works directly with Vendor warehouses and NANA personnel on a daily basis.
• Provides accurate documentation, to the Material Coordinator, of all material handled as per established material procedures.
• Responds to and helps communicate and resolve material issues from the project personnel.
• Assist in managing both permanent material and consumables, tools and equipment.
• Handling, packaging and consolidating freight, including banding, shrink-wrapping, labeling of material.
• Follow all company, client, safety and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines as they relate to this position and the work duties being performed.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years direcly related material handler experience will be considered.
• Experience operating a flatbed truck and small forklift in a construction site environment.
• Three (3) years construction material handler experience required.
• Intermediate skillset with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• 49CFR & ICAO/IATA Haz-Mat Transportation certification preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skillset.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and interface with a variety of people representing different companies.
• Valid Drivers License and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified.  For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the mine, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification . 

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.