Plant Overview
Alcoa Intalco Works
4050 Mountain View Road
Ferndale, WA 98248
USA
Time Zone: Pacific
Contact Information
Ann Kurtz
email
Driver Handouts:
Message to the carriers from Alcoa Intalco Works:
All drivers required to wear proper safety equipment while on plant site. Use of fall protection is required and violators will be asked to leave the premises.
Shipping / Receiving
Shipping: Flatbed shipping area
Equipment types allowed:
Flatbeds, semis, maxis
Commodities:
tees, billet (log), and standard ingots
Special requirements:
Must check in with shipping office
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Appointments required:
no
Contact:
Ann Kurtz
360-384-7224
Ann Kurtz
Shipping: Van shipping docks
Equipment types allowed:
Vans and containers
Commodities:
various
Special requirements:
Must check in with shipping office
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments required:
no
Contact:
Ann Kurtz
360-384-7224
Ann Kurtz
Receiving: Intalco Warehouse
Equipment types allowed:
vans, containers
Commodities:
various
Special requirements:
Drivers must chock wheels. Warehouse personnel will remove chocks when loading/unloading is complete. Drivers and passengers must remain in designated area during loading and unloading.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments required:
Yes
Contact:
Warehouse
Contact:
360-384-7352
Driver Safety Equipment
Hard Hat
- Hard hat required (Alcoa provides)
- Hard hat with chin strap not required
Hearing Protection
- Hearing protection not required
Safety Glasses
- Safety glasses with side sheilds required (Alcoa provides)
Full Body Harness
- Full body harness not required
Neon Safety Vest
- Neon safety vest required (Alcoa provides)
Shirt
- Shirt required (Alcoa provides)
- Long sleeves not required
Pants
- Long pants not required
Footwear
- Closed-toed boots required (driver provides)
Fall Protection
Fall Protection at Location
- Stationary platform - driver back in
- Stationary platform - driver pulls through
- Movable platforms (manual)
- Movable Platforms (electric or pneumatic)
- Overhead trolley beam with harness system
- Netting that attaches to truck
- Air bags or foam pads positioned next to truck
- Guard rails placed on side of truck
- Safety curtains at open dock doors
Load Securement/Tarp Assistance
Blocking and Bracing
- Material provided by Alcoa
- Tools provided by Alcoa
- Performed by Alcoa
Assistance with tarping of freight is not available to flatbed drivers.
Driver Amenities
RESTROOM ACCESS
- Employee restroom
- Portable toilet
FOOD AND WATER
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
- Cafeteria
WAITING AREA
- Waiting room
- Heat
- Air-condition
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
- Telephone
- Pay Telephone
- CB Communication with guards or dock
- CB Channel: N/A
SCALE INFORMATION
- Scale in required?
- Scale out required?
- Axle weights provided to driver? No
ACCESS PRIVILEDGES
- Overnight parking
- Non-driving passengers allowed in plants
- Minimum age for admittance to plant: 18 years
- Passengers have access to facilities
- Pets allowed - but must stay in vehicle