Warehouse Associate

Northern Sales Company; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Stability & Growth

Job summary

Northern Sales Company in Anchorage, AK is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to ensure customer orders are accurately picked, staged, and prepared for next-day delivery in both dry and cold storage environments.

This full-time role involves operating an order picker forklift, replenishing stock, and reporting discrepancies to the Operations Manager, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in a cold warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience operating forklifts and working in warehouse distribution preferred; willingness to learn is welcome.
• Familiarity with warehouse flow and distribution processes preferred.
• Ability to work in cold environments (as low as 10°F).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to demonstrate sound judgment and consistent performance.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

Responsibilities

• Sort and stage customer orders for next-day delivery in dry and cold warehouse environments (temperatures as low as 10°F).
• Operate an order picker forklift to pull customer orders safely and efficiently.
• Replenish warehouse stock as needed to maintain inventory levels.
• Report any discrepancies or damaged merchandise to the Operations Manager.
• Adapt to changing priorities to meet daily deadlines and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Dependability

Cold environment work

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Northern Sales Company, a trusted name in distribution for over 60 years, is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our Anchorage, AK team. As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, staged, and prepared for next-day delivery in both dry and cold storage environments. This is a full-time position with a stable schedule, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a company that values its employees.

Responsibilities

• Sort and stage customer orders for next-day delivery in dry and cold warehouse environments (temperatures as low as 10°F).
• Operate an order picker forklift to pull customer orders safely and efficiently.
• Replenish warehouse stock as needed to maintain inventory levels.
• Report any discrepancies or damaged merchandise to the Operations Manager.
• Adapt to changing priorities to meet daily deadlines and complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience operating forklifts and working in warehouse distribution preferred; willingness to learn is welcome.
• Familiarity with warehouse flow and distribution processes preferred.
• Ability to work in cold environments (as low as 10°F).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to demonstrate sound judgment and consistent performance.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

Compensation

$18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with generous company matching available after 180 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO accrues based on length of service, with no waiting period to use accrued time.
• Holiday Pay: Holiday pay available after 180 days of full-time employment.
• Stability: Join a company with over six decades of success and a commitment to continual growth and employee development.

Northern Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.