Warehouse Associate

Span Alaska; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

Span Alaska in Auburn, Washington, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure efficient freight handling. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and organizing freight, along with providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and effective English communication skills. Preferred qualifications include forklift certification. The position offers competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills in English.
• High attention to detail and strong situational awareness is required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely from various vehicles.
• Assist customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures during operations.

Skills

Effective English communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Sound judgment

Ability to operate material-handling equipment

Spatial awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification preferred

Job description

About Us

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.

We provide a supportive and empowering work environment that is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry. Learn more at spanalaska.com.

Position

Warehouse Associate

About the Role

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. This position supports daily warehouse operations through loading, unloading, staging, and securing freight while delivering professional service to internal teams and customers. This position is non‑supervisory.

What You’ll Do

• Freight Handling & Warehouse Operations:
  • Load and unload freight safely from various types of vehicles
  • Move freight, materials, and inventory within the warehouse, yard, and staging areas
  • Tag, label, and mark freight with appropriate identifying information
  • Verify freight against work orders and shipping documentation
  • Record quantities and units handled or moved
  • Load and properly secure flatbed freight
  • Ensure loads comply with water restriction and transportation requirements
• Customer & Team Support:
  • Assist customers by phone and in person in a courteous, professional manner
  • Communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors regarding work assignments
  • Support other departments and team members as needed
• Safety, Equipment & Facility Care:
  • Consistently follow all safety policies and procedures
  • Perform basic inspection, cleaning, and minor maintenance of vehicles and equipment
  • Maintain a clean, organized warehouse environment
  • Use proper lifting techniques and material‑handling equipment at all times
• Administrative & General Duties:
  • Accurately complete required paperwork and documentation
  • Read work orders or follow verbal instructions to determine assignments and equipment needs
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support operations

You Have These Skills

• Effective English communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Time management and task prioritization skills
• Sound judgment and decision‑making ability
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate warehouse and material‑handling equipment
• Spatial awareness and coordination in a fast‑paced environment

And These Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification and/or Hazardous Materials certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Extra Credit If You Have

• Previous transportation, warehouse, or freight‑handling experience preferred

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to independently lift up to 70 pounds
• Ability to move loads up to 200 pounds using appropriate equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive physical movements including lifting, bending, reaching, grasping, and standing
• Good manual dexterity, balance, and coordination
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to weather elements and vehicle exhaust fumes

Hourly Range and Benefits

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 benefit options include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, and more specialized benefits such as emergency childcare, death and dismemberment insurance, prepaid legal services, and adoption assistance. Span offers contribution opportunities to your 401(k) or Roth accounts with employer matching along with 8 paid holidays a year and tiered paid time off benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.