Plant Overview

Alcoa Massena Operations

45 County Route 42
Massena, NY 13662
USA
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
For GPS:
1 Alcoa Road
Massena, NY 13662

Please cross bridge, turn left; Alcoa Massena is within the Arconic site

Contact Information

Terry Jensen
email

Driver Handouts:

Massena West rules for drivers signoff sheet
“Driver rules card” given to each driver
Beverage Container Policy for Truck Drivers
Example of Driver sign in log
Detailed directions to Massena West
Casthouse Tarping Station
Scale locations
Driver safety equipment poster
One Point Lesson: Rules of Tarping Station
B222 Loading Dock Overview

Message to the carriers from Alcoa Massena Operations:

Safety is our highest priority. To ensure your visit to our facility is a safe one, ALL drivers must follow the safety rules set forth at our facility. Zero tolerance for non-compliance.

Shipping / Receiving

Shipping: Casthouse Bldg. 222 Loading Dock

Equipment types allowed:

Billet: Open top high-sided vans, Flatbed, Side-kit, NO Step-deck, NO Low-boy. Coiled rod: Dry vans, 20' Containers

Commodities:

Billet (rounds) - dia. 8", 9", 11", 15", 16", 18" x length range 135" - 288". 100% overhead crane loading for billet. Coiled rod - 5,000# - 5,600# per coil. Drive-on loading with fork-lift truck.

Special requirements:

Safety PPE required, engine must be shut off, brakes engaged, at least one front wheel chocked, and positive engagement with doc-loc mechanism. Driver MUST exit his cab and move to designated "safe" area during the loading process.

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Appointments required:

First come, First served

Contact:

Terry Jensen
(315) 705-2440
Terry Jensen

Receiving: Stores / Receiving

Equipment types allowed:

Vans, Containers, Flatbeds (unloaded outside)

Commodities:

Various

Special requirements:

Safety equipment required, tractor must remain attached to trailer at all times. Dock Leveler system use required.

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Appointments required:

First come, First served

Contact:

315-764-4300

Receiving: B220 Van Receiving Dock

Equipment types allowed:

Vans

Commodities:

Alloying materials, sows

Special requirements:

Safety PPE required, engine must be shut off, brakes engaged, at least one front wheel chocked, and positive engagement with doc-loc mechanism. Driver MUST exit his cab and move to designated "safe" area during the loading process.

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Appointments required:

First come, First served

Receiving: Casthouse Sandbox

Equipment types allowed:

Dump Trailers; containers for tipping

Commodities:

Loose scrap

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Appointments required:

First come, First served

Contact:

Terry Jensen
(315) 705-2440
Terry Jensen

Driver Safety Equipment

Hard Hat

  • Hard hat required (driver provides)
  • Chin strap not required

Hearing Protection

  • Required (Alcoa provides)

Safety Glasses

  • Safety glasses with side shields required (driver provides)

Full Body Harness

  • Full body harness not required

Neo Safety Vest

  • Neon safety vest required (driver provides)

Shirt

  • Shirt with sleeves required (driver provides)
  • Long sleeves not required

Pants

  • Long pants required (driver provides)

Footwear

  • Closed toed shoes 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

  1. Material provided by Alcoa
  2. Tools provided by Alcoa
  3. Performed by Alcoa

Assistance with tarping of freight is not available to flatbed drivers.

Massena Casthouse tarping station

Massena Casthouse tarping station

Bldg. 222 Loading Dock fall guarding

AFE Moveable Platforms

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? See scale document on location main page

ACCESS PRIVILEDGES

  • Overnight parking
  • Non-driving passengers allowed in plants
  • Minimum age for admittance to plant: 18
  • Passengers have access to facilities
  • Pets allowed

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