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Overview

UIC Municipal Services is seeking an Expeditor to join our team. This position is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of materials to and from suppliers to support project needs. The Expeditor II ensures that materials are delivered on time, in the correct quantities, and in compliance with project specifications. Responsibilities include inspecting goods at pickup and delivery, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating closely with managers and vendors to support timely and efficient project execution. The role also involves frequent use of filing systems and computer programs to track and organize material movement.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

+ 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.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

+ Excellent customer service skills.

+ Effective judgment & decision-making.

+ Exhibits excellent computer skills; including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the 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.

+ Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

+ Must be able to meet schedules and deadlines.

+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Must be dependable and trustworthy to handle cash and confidential information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ 2 to 5 years of related experience.

+ Valid Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three (3) years. Must comply with all Authorized Driver Policy procedures regarding approved vehicle use.

+ Ability to pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening and comply with all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program requirements.

Equipment Used:

+ Vehicle

+ Pallet Jack

+ Skid Steer

+ Telephone

Physical and Mental Demands:

+ Must be able to lift at least 70-120 pounds.

Working Conditions:

+ Work is performed in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments, including warehouses, loading areas, and project sites.

+ Exposure to varying weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, and extreme cold may occur.

+ May be exposed to noise, dust, and moving equipment common to construction and industrial settings.

+ Requires frequent travel between vendor locations, job sites, and storage facilities.

+ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in certain work areas.

+ May involve early mornings, evenings, or weekend hours to meet project delivery requirements.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2025-24093_

**Category** _Logistics & Transportation_

**Location : Location** _US-AK-Utqiaġvik_

**Travel Requirement** _N/A_