Expeditor - Ukpeagvik Inupiaq Corporation

Overview

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and one of Alaska's top ten companies. We employ over 3500 people generating $350 million in revenues across the United States and the world. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings tremendous growth and benefits to our 3,000 Iñupiaq shareholders. UIC's diversified commercial and government services business lines include technical and professional services, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, architecture, marine, regulatory consulting, construction, and operations supporting the community of Barrow. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a company with strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment. Our pay and benefits are competitive, and we differentiate UIC as an employer by investing in our employees' professional development.

This position is responsible for expediting and facilitating the flow of materials to and from various suppliers for projects. He/she also makes sure that the right materials arrive in a timely manner inspects goods upon pickup and delivery to ensure the level of quality and quantity and to ensure adherence to specifications. This position will work directly with managers and vendors to ensure accurate and on time delivery of goods to appropriate locations and frequently use filings and computer systems to maintain organization.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Expedite activities or purchase items at various vendors to meet project schedules.
  Track orders, receive goods, and deliver goods as required.
  Record and maintain inventory of quantity, material type, parts received and distributed, manually or by using a computer.
  Confer with supervisors to determine overdue materials and parts and to inform supervisors about the status of the product(s).
• Pickup and deliver items daily and deliver in timely manner to said projects in coordination with superintendents, project managers, and equipment manager.
  Maintain company vehicle and ensure timely maintenance.
  Frequently check-in with suppliers to ensure timely delivery on agreed date.
  Responsible for managing timely deliveries.
  Pick up, deliver and transport special high priority materials as requested by managers.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Certificate/License:

• Valid Alaska Driver's License and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.
• Ability to pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing program requirements.

Required Experience:

Skills

• Excellent customer service skill
• Effective judgment & decision making
• Exhibits excellent computer skills; including knowledge of Microsoft Works, Excel, Outlook, and internet
• Exhibits good communication skills in writing, verbally, and orally in English and Inupiaq
• Basic mathematical skills required
• Critical thinking, active listening and complex problem solving
• Effective judgment and decision making
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Abilities

• Must be able to lift at least 70-120 pounds
• Must be dependable and trustworthy to handle cash and confidential information
• Must be able to meet schedules and deadlines
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Equipment Used

• Vehicle
• Telephone

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