Alaska Communications

MaterialsManagementSpecialistII/Trainee

$0–0k Anchorage, Alaska, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Materials Management Specialist II/Trainee at Alaska Communications. Skills: Materials management, Inventory control, Shipping and receiving. Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages. Reproduce copies of printed materials”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve maximum results with prudent use of available resources; Ensure workgroup production meets standards for accuracy and timeliness

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Lift 50 lbs. repetitively, Maneuver 2,500-pound pallets, Pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check, Pass a pre-employment suitability assessment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate's degree and one year general office experience, High school diploma or GED plus three years general office experience, Three years warehouse experience, Valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card), Pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check, Valid Alaska driver's license, Lift 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis, Maneuver 2,500-pound pallets using a manual pallet jack, Keyboarding test at 30 WPM

Nice to Have

Forklift training and certification, IATA and CFR part 49 Hazardous Materials certification

What You'll Do.

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages

Reproduce copies of printed materials

Process repair and out of box failures

manage inventory levels

Issue items to customers

Receive materials delivered from carriers and vendors

Check delivered material for overages

Receive material into the computerized inventory system

Package and ship materials to vendors and other

Ensure shipments comply with Hazmat laws

or other areas with materials

Issue or transfer materials using a computerized inventory

Charge materials to the correct department

Make deliveries or pick-up materials from job sites

Notify Supervisor of incorrect

Make inventory adjustments as instructed

Operate material-handling equipment

Operate and perform minor maintenance on hand tools

Sort and identify surplus or returned material to

Train others in the MMS classification

and classify materials for surplus

Ship consignment materials to vendors

Process adjustment transactions related to surplus inventory

Assign daily work duties of the MMS II

Coordinate activity between warehouses

Prioritize and organize work

Ensure workgroup production meets standards

Purchase miscellaneous equipment

Conduct yearly physical inventory counts

Prepare inventory report(s)

Resolve inventory variances

Travel to other warehouses for vacation coverage and

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinating activity between warehouses

Full Job Description

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our **team first** , always being **customer focused** , having a **can-do attitude** , **owning our results** and always **acting with integrity**. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us? _**We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.**_ The compensation range for this job is: $25.91 - $34.55 _This position may be filled at the Materials Management Specialist II level or as a Materials Management Specialist II Trainee level, depending on experience. Qualified applicants who do not yet meet all MMS II requirements are encouraged to apply and may be considered for on‑the‑job training._ # **POSITION SUMMARY** Materials Management Specialists (MMS’s) primary duties are to handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages, reproduce copies of printed materials, process repair and out of box failures, receive, stock, manage inventory levels, and issue items to customers. These duties are performed in office, warehouse, and outdoor storage yard environments. # **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** ## **Reasonable Accommodations Statement** Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below. **Examples of Duties** * May perform duties of the MMS I per Supervisor direction. * Receive materials delivered from carriers and vendors. Check delivered material for overages, shortages, and damages. Receive material into the computerized inventory system. * Package and ship materials to vendors and other Alaska Communications facilities using various air or surface carriers. All shipments must be packaged correctly to ensure safe transit and compliance with all Hazmat laws. * Stock bins, pallets, or other areas with materials. * Accurately issue or transfer materials to crews, other warehouses, retail stores, and various departments using a computerized inve

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