Expeditor

Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. is hiring seasonal expeditors to support exploration activities at its Graphite Creek Project in western Alaska. Successful candidates will be responsible for delivering personnel and materials to various destinations in the Nome, AK area.

Residents of Nome, AK may travel to and from the work site at Graphite One's Nome Camp at Satellite Field. Residents from surrounding villages will be provided room and board at Graphite One's Nome Camp.

All Graphite One (Alaska) Inc camps, including the Nome Camp, are drug and alcohol-free facilities. Graphite One has a zero-tolerance policy for the possession of or job performance under the influence of any drug or alcohol.

The position reports to the Lead Expeditor and may take directions from other project staff.

The position is anticipated to last from early June to late September depending on weather conditions and the duration of the annual program.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times where prescribed

• Observe all traffic laws, including speed limits and traveling with secured loads

• Regularly inspect the workplace for safety and housekeeping issues

• Evaluate job risks and know how to exercise Stop-Work-Authority until risks are mitigated

• Complete Job Hazard Assessments for all work tasks where required

• Comply with all Graphite One site safety and company policies and procedures

• Participate in daily toolbox / safety meetings

• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment and workplace

• Safely operate pickups and tow trailers on the Nome area road systems

• Operate a skid steer loader to facilitate moving, loading, and offloading project materials

• Prepare, connect, and disconnect various loads for helicopter longline transport

• Communicate effectively via radio with helicopter pilots and other logistics staff

• Use prescribed hand signals to communicate with helicopter pilots

• Properly secure vehicle and helicopter loads to avoid damage and loss

• Operate all equipment and perform all work duties in a safe, efficient manner

• Communicate respectfully with all camp employees, contractors, and consultants

• Other tasks as assigned

The position will operate up to 12 hours per day on a 20-day on / 10-days off rotation. Alternate schedules may be available for Nome residents not staying in the camp.

• No previous experience required

• Current drivers license is required. An Alaska Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions

• Willingness to ask questions and get clarification from supervisors

• Willingness to alert supervisors to errors and participate in resolving them

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively throughout the day

• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, contractors, and consultants

• Eligible to work in the United States

Graphite One (Alaska) Inc. maintains a drug free workplace including marijuana and its derivitives. Certain activities related to this position are reimburseable by a US Department of Defense grant. Despite the legality of marijuana and its derivitives in Alaska, they remain federally illegal and therefor fall under our zero tolerance policy.