Receiving Clerk - Anchorage Distribution Center

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Annual Leave

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) seeks a Receiving Clerk for the Anchorage Distribution Center to handle shipping, receiving, and distribution of hatchery supplies. On-the-job training is provided, with emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities include freight handling, pallet building, and compliance with CFR 49 and related regulations. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and driving box vans/forklifts as needed, with wage starting at $21.57 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year experience in receiving, shipping, logistics or similar work.
• Must have a current driver’s license free of moving violations and suspensions
• Pass a fitness test to operate a box van

Responsibilities

• Accept, sort, and distribute freight efficiently.
• Build pallets and work under CFR 49, 29, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Drive box vans and forklifts to move supplies.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs, physical duty.
• Obtain forklift certificate and DOT physical within 30 days of hire to ensure safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Conscientious work ethic

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Box van

Forklift

Job description

• Location 6148 Nielson Way,Anchorage, AK, 99518,United States
• Base Pay $21.57 / Hour
• Employee Type Temporary Non-Benefit

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) is seeking a Salmon Hatchery Logistics Support Receiving Clerk—a key player in sustaining Alaska’s thriving salmon hatcheries. This position is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something vital, ensuring that remote hatchery sites receive the critical supplies they need to operate effectively.

No experience? No problem! We provide on-the-job training for those eager to learn. What we need are individuals with strong attention to detail, reliability, and a conscientious approach to work. If you enjoy hands‑on tasks and being an essential part of a logistical network, this is the perfect role for you!

Why This Role is Important

• You’ll help transport essential supplies like fish food and equipment to hatchery locations, directly contributing to Alaska’s salmon population.
• Your work will support the sustainability of local fisheries, ecosystems, and communities dependent on these operations.
• You’ll gain valuable experience in freight handling, pallet building, and regulatory compliance while becoming proficient with industry‑standard tools and techniques.

What You’ll Do

• Accept, sort, and distribute freight efficiently.
• Build pallets and work under CFR 49, 29, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Drive box vans and forklifts to move supplies.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs, making this a physically engaging role.
• Obtain (or be willing to get within 30 days of hire) a forklift certificate and DOT physical to ensure safety and compliance.

This is more than just a logistics job—it’s a role withpurpose and impact. Every shipment you handle supports Alaska’s salmon hatcheries, helping to maintain the balance of one of the world’s most important fisheries. If you’re ready to work hard, learn fast, and be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on board!

Wage begins at $21.57/hr

BENEFITS

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance (no monthly premium cost)
• Life Insurance (no monthly cost)
• 100% employee vested 403(b) Retirement Plan, employer match after 1 yr of service
• Generous Annual Leave accrual
• Relocation Assistance

Payroll Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Organizational Unit: Hatchery Support

Location: Anchorage, AK

Customary Work Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, Monday - Friday

Supervisor's Title: Anchorage Distribution Center Supervisor

Basic Function : The Distribution Center Receiving Clerk functions as part of the hatchery support team in the shipping, receiving, and distribution activities of the Corporation. Under general supervision, performs work in various phases of hatchery support and operation of the Anchorage Distribution Center.

Primary Responsibilities : The responsibilities of the position include assisting the Purchasing/Logistics Manager and Logistics Lead in the purchasing, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities of the Anchorage Distribution Center; and transporting freight to and from the barge landing sites and vendor locations.

Description of duties and tasks :

• Drive a box van to make deliveries, pick up orders.
• Receive incoming vendor deliveries, accurately counting and comparing delivered supplies to the corresponding purchase order, recording damage or discrepancies.
• Maintain shipping manifest, bill of ladings, delivery schedule and receiving summaries.
• Follow 49 CFR regulations in regard to the preparation and shipping of freight.
• Label, weigh, organize and consolidate supplies for shipping according to delivery schedules.
• Operate a forklift to receive and unload freight from vendor deliveries; load supplies in shipping vans and/or flatbed for shipping, observe correct weight distribution and load securing protocol
• Site cleanup, general maintenance and repair, cleans, sweeps or shovels snow.
• Leads by example workflow or scheduling to other crew members in a team.
• Use computers and computer software to conduct routine data entry or output.
• Assists in keeping maintenance activities log, equipment inspection and repair records.
• Recommends procedures, techniques and new equipment to improve work efficiencies or adaptation to new techniques.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: Work performed at the Anchorage Distribution Center. Must be able to move about freely; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; ability to climb stairs without assistance; use telephones and computers unimpaired. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions.

Positions Supervised: None

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Working knowledge of office equipment, technical materials and supplies.
• Knowledge of computer operations and software.
• Knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures used in large-scale organizations covering purchasing and property control.
• Skill in comparing data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and making corrections.
• Ability to maintain records of procurement activities, equipment and inventory records.
• Ability to organize and consolidate inventory in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and vendors.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely to develop and complete documents, memoranda and correspondence.
• High school graduation or equivalent and one year experience in receiving, shipping, logistics or similar work
• Must have a current driver’s license free of moving violations and suspensions
• Pass a fitness test to operate a box van

Summary

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) is a private, non‑profit hatchery association founded in 1974 by a local commercial fishermen’s organization to optimize Alaska’s wild salmon resources. PWSAC produces hatchery‑born, ocean‑raised wild salmon for the commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence fisheries in the Prince William Sound and Copper River regions.

The Receiving Clerk is located at the PWSAC Distribution Center in Anchorage, AK. PWSAC is looking for an enthusiastic individual with high attention to detail that will unite with PWSAC's mission of sustainable fisheries contributing to the culture and economy of the region.

Wage begins at $21.57/hr

BENEFITS

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance (no monthly premium cost)
• Life Insurance (no monthly cost)
• 100% employee vested 403(b) Retirement Plan, employer match after 1 yr of service