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AFF, Inc.
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Job #_________
450 Shattuck Ave
Ste 401
Renton, WA 98055

Fax: (206) 624-8334

Employment

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES   Updated 10/05/2009

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ALASKA

American Fast Freight- Yard Hostler/Warehouse  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Read load manifests and follow oral instructions to ascertain materials are accurately handled.
  • Accurately verify customer orders and piece counts when handling inbound or outbound freight.
  • Properly secure shipments from shifting during transit when loading containers.
  • Verify presence of hazardous materials and insure accurate separation/segregation and placards are applied or furnished the driver if required.
  • Verify origin and destination customer, weigh, and verify piece count and record data for Will Call manager for intrastate shipments returned to facility for beyond transit.
  • Strictly observes work schedules and specific freight handling requirements.
  • Move full or half full trailers from yard to recieving doors, using Yard Hostler

 Experience: 

  • Minimum of (2) year Warehousing

The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties.  It is meant to serve as a general framework for the position.  Personal flexibility to assume new tasks is necessary.

Applications Accepted On-Line or via fax: ATTN Human Resources, 206.624.8334

 

Job #WHSE- AK


Driver- Class A  
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operates vehicles in compliance with local and state traffic codes/laws and company procedures.
  • Maintains a professional attitude with customers, co-workers and motoring public.
  • Strictly observes work schedules and specific delivery requirements set forth by American Fast Freight and their customers.
  • Performs pre-trip inspections on all vehicles he/she operates and insures any necessary repairs are completed according to state and federal regulations prior to leaving the terminal.
  • Insures load is properly stowed and secured to prevent shifting or damage due to shifting during transit to the delivery location.
  • Examines shipping documents to verify they have all shipments loaded and determine if haz-mat is present it is properly segregated/separated and vehicle is properly placarded in required.
  • Uses proper equipment for loading/unloading of freight to prevent damage to product or injury from strain, etc.
  • Knowledge to install and remove single and triple rail tire chains.
  • Post Trip inspections i.e. Performs pre / post- trip inspections

Experience:

  • Minimum of (2) year driving of assigned trucks, semi-truck/trailers in a local environment.

Certificates, licenses:

  • Employee must maintain a valid CDL for the size of vehicle that will be operated.
  • Maintain a DOT physical and furnish a legible copy of CDL and long form physical, current DMV report and Certificate of current Haz-mat training obtained within the past three years.
  • Have endorsements on their CDL to perform duties of the job.

Applicant MUST include a Driver's Abstract, showing at least 2 years of CDL A driving history and a copy of current medical certification before they will be considered for an interview.

The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties.  It is meant to serve as a general framework for the position.  Personal flexibility to assume new tasks is necessary.

Applications Accepted On-Line or via fax: ATTN Human Resources, 206.624.8334

Job # WA Driver AK
American Fast Freight and Alaska Archives- Data Entry  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Enter inbound freight data from bills of lading
  • Auditing data entered
  • Producing copies of bills of lading
  • File retention
  • Customer Service Support
  • Other duties as may be assigned

 Experience:

  • Ability to type a minimum of (35) words per minute
  • Knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word operating systems
  • Minimum of (1) year experience monitoring multi-phone answering systems.
  • Basic knowledge of freight movement, BOL’s and dispatch.

The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties.  It is meant to serve as a general framework for the position.  Personal flexibility to assume new tasks is necessary.

Applications Accepted On-Line or via fax: ATTN Human Resources, 206.624.8334

 

Job #Data Entry-AK



CALIFORNIA


 

HAWAII

Hawaiian Ocean Transport- Customer Service  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Answer multi-phone line system and direct inquiries to personnel or department requested.
  • File completed delivery receipts in appropriate file folders.
  • Direct walk in customers and visitors to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Assist office manager in intrastate, and diversion billing.
  • Assist internal customers with information or document requests.
  • Print delivery receipts for incoming freight and direct to appropriate personnel.
  • Print inbound alerts and distribute to assigned personnel.
  • Communicate with Trucking Agents.
  • Schedule Inbound and Outbound as needed.

 Experience:

  • Ability to type a minimum of (35) words per minute
  • Knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word operating systems
  • Minimum of (1) year experience monitoring multi-phone answering systems.
  • Basic knowledge of freight movement, BOL’s and dispatch.
 

The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties.  It is meant to serve as a general framework for the position.  Personal flexibility to assume new tasks is necessary.

Applications Accepted On-Line or via fax: ATTN Human Resources, 206.624.8334

 

Job #Customer Service-Honolulu

 

WASHINGTON

American Fast Freight- Flatbed Yard  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to block and brace freight
  • Maximize flatbed load space
  • Work in both hot and cold weather conditions
  • Regularly throw cargo straps over loads in excess of 13’6” in height.
  • Throw 3/8 tie down chain onto flat and secure steel and other machinery.
  • Use a load bar to secure cargo straps and chain binders for tie down chain, often requiring reaching with arms extended overhead to pull down on load bar.

 Experience: 

  • Minimum of (1) year in a Freight Yard
 

The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties.  It is meant to serve as a general framework for the position.  Personal flexibility to assume new tasks is necessary.

Applications Accepted On-Line or via fax: ATTN Human Resources, 206.624.8334

 

Job #YARD-901

 

Driver- PART TIME Class A  
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operates vehicles in compliance with local and state traffic codes/laws and company procedures.
  • Maintains a professional attitude with customers, co-workers and motoring public.
  • Strictly observes work schedules and specific delivery requirements set forth by American Fast Freight and their customers.
  • Performs pre-trip inspections on all vehicles he/she operates and insures any necessary repairs are completed according to state and federal regulations prior to leaving the terminal.
  • Insures load is properly stowed and secured to prevent shifting or damage due to shifting during transit to the delivery location.
  • Examines shipping documents to verify they have all shipments loaded and determine if haz-mat is present it is properly segregated/separated and vehicle is properly placarded in required.
  • Uses proper equipment for loading/unloading of freight to prevent damage to product or injury from strain, etc.
  • Knowledge to install and remove single and triple rail tire chains.
  • Post Trip inspections i.e. Performs pre / post- trip inspections

Experience:

  • Minimum of (2) year driving of assigned trucks, semi-truck/trailers in a local environment.

Certificates, licenses:

  • Employee must maintain a valid CDL for the size of vehicle that will be operated.
  • Maintain a DOT physical and furnish a legible copy of CDL and long form physical, current DMV report and Certificate of current Haz-mat training obtained within the past three years.
  • Have endorsements on their CDL to perform duties of the job.

Applicant MUST include a Driver's Abstract, showing at least 2 years of CDL A driving history and a copy of current medical certification before they will be considered for an interview.

The above list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties.  It is meant to serve as a general framework for the position.  Personal flexibility to assume new tasks is necessary.

Applications Accepted On-Line or via fax: ATTN Human Resources, 206.624.8334

Job # WA Driver(part time)


VARIOUS


Transportation Consultant -  Chicago, New Jersey  

American Fast Freight, (AFF) Inc. Sales positions can be specific in nature or may include a wide array of activities.  AFF expects and appreciates employee’s in a Sales position to assume ownership in the processes and results of activities within your scope of work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Outside sales in an assigned territory which consists of making in-person sales calls on existing and potential accounts.
  • Preplan activities to make optimum use of time.
  • Prepare, compile and input rate quote and rate proposal requests.
  • Travel may be a requirement depending upon assigned territory.
  • Comply with all aspects of sales reporting which are encompassed in the company SMART Sales System.
  • Generate and answer sales leads.
  • Attend weekly sales meetings.
  • Customer entertainment after normal business hours and or on weekends as warranted.
  • Manage sales related expenses within budgetary guidelines.
  • Accurate, timely, meaningful communication inside and outside the organization.
Job #SALES

Job Duties and Responsibilities as shown above may be changed from time to time by management, and/or ownership of AFF.  We make changes from time to time to maximize employee strengths, provide for additional growth opportunities, and improve on overall company performance.