Flatbed Lead

Span Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with exceptional care and attention to detail. We are always interested in extraordinary people with proven skills who are dependable team players and bring out the best in others.

Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work . Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

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The Flatbed Lead is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient handling and securement of flatbed freight. This hands-on role serves as the primary trainer for new hires learning proper flatbed loading, weight distribution, blocking, bracing, strapping, and freight-securement techniques. The Flatbed Lead reinforces safe work practices, verifies that freight is properly secured before release, and serves as the designated back-up to the Flatbed Supervisor when needed.

Flatbed Freight Handling & Securement

Load and unload flatbed freight safely and efficiently

Plan and position freight based on size, weight, dimensions, balance, axle-weight considerations, delivery sequence, and securement requirements

Inspect freight before loading and identify special handling, blocking, bracing, tarping, or securement needs

Select and properly use straps, chains, binders, edge protection, dunnage, blocking, bracing, tarps, and other securement materials

Apply proper tie-down and securement techniques to prevent shifting, tipping, sliding, or damage during transit

Complete a final securement inspection before a flatbed load is released

Identify and correct unsafe loading or securement conditions immediately

Verify flatbed freight against work orders, manifests, and shipping documentation

Accurately record freight quantities, exceptions, damage, and securement details as required

New Hire Training & Technique Development

Train new hires on safe flatbed loading, unloading, and freight-securement procedures

Demonstrate proper use, inspection, placement, and tensioning of straps, chains, binders, edge protection, blocking, bracing, dunnage, and tarps

Provide hands-on instruction in load planning, weight distribution, balance, freight placement, and securement selection

Explain the hazards associated with improperly secured freight and reinforce stop-work expectations when a load is unsafe

Observe new hires performing flatbed tasks and provide immediate coaching and correction until proper techniques are consistently demonstrated

Use established training materials, checklists, and procedures to support consistent instruction

Document completed training and communicate additional training needs or safety concerns to the Flatbed Supervisor

Serve as an ongoing technical resource for employees performing flatbed freight work

Flatbed Safety, Equipment & Work Area

Inspect securement equipment before use and remove damaged or defective equipment from service

Operate forklifts and other approved equipment used to position flatbed freight

Maintain flatbed securement supplies in an organized, clean, and serviceable condition

Maintain a clean and safe flatbed loading and staging area

Consistently follow all safety policies, procedures, work instructions, and required personal protective equipment practices

Report freight damage, equipment concerns, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly

Back-Up to the Flatbed Supervisor

Serve as the designated back-up to the Flatbed Supervisor during absences or when additional operational coverage is needed

Help coordinate daily flatbed priorities, load sequencing, staffing assignments, and communication with drivers and dispatch

Answer technical questions and provide direction related to flatbed loading and freight securement

Escalate significant safety, service, equipment, staffing, or freight issues to the Driver & Dispatch Manager

Perform other flatbed-related duties as assigned

Experience training or coaching employees in flatbed freight techniques preferred

The hourly range is posted for this position in Washington. The hourly rate will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Span Alaska Transportation offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a wide variety of other benefits to employees and their families. These benefits options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, as well as more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Span offers contribution opportunities to your 401K or Roth accounts with employer matching along with 8 paid holidays a year and tiered paid time off benefits.

At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.