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Description
Position at Span Alaska Transportation (MSTS)
About Us
Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others.
Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.
Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.
Learn more at spanalaska.com.
About the Role
The Flatbed Specialist is responsible for freight transport using assigned vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, also the loading and unloading flatbeds through physical work and use of equipment.
Position is not supervisory in nature.
What you'll do:

• Responsible for loading and unloading of all inbound and outbound freight to and from the proper destination to include securement.
• Efficient and safe pick-up and delivery of local freight using flatbed truck.
• Attach tags or mark freight with appropriate identifying information.
• Checks specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work order.
• Completes and process required paperwork related to customer shipments in a courteous, accurate and timely manner.
• Greets and assists customers in a polite and professional manner.
• Consistently follows all safety procedures and attend safety meetings, as required.
• Performs minor vehicle/equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Performs general warehouse and customer service duties.
• Assists coworkers and departments, as requested.
• Area cleanup.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing Comprehension
• Equipment Selection
• Time Management
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to drive a variety of vehicles in a variety of weather conditions
• Good verbal communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to read schedules, maps, hazardous materials documents, and other paperwork
• Must exercise good judgment, decision-making, and focus
• Knowledge of good lifting techniques

And these qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Pass pre-employment requirements
• Hazardous Materials Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

You're also great at:

• Basic understanding of transportation or freight.
• Ability to adapt easily to frequent changes in the workplace.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to complete all required basic and re-current training.
• Ability to read and understand regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to operate all equipment within the department.

Extra credit if you have:

• Minimum of six months' experience preferred.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends, as required.
• Forklift experience, preferred
• Class A or B CDL, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move up to 200 pounds utilizing proper moving equipment.
• Ability to independently move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to user proper lifting techniques when needed.
• Ability to do repetitive motions.
• Must be able to sit in a vehicle for long stretches of time.
• Frequent use hands and fingers to feel objects and/or handle tools.
• Frequently stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance on ladders and stairs; stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where exposure to the elements and exhaust fumes are likely.
• Safety footwear is required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in the warehouse, outside, in company vehicle and off-site
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions (cold and heat), wet surfaces and icy conditions
• May be exposed to high noise levels, dirt, dust, fumes, etc.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials
• May be working around stationary and moving vehicles and equipment
• May operate on or around industrial equipment
• Use of personal protective equipment may be required

At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
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