Warehouse Associate

Matson Logistics; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Warehouse Associate in Fairbanks, AK. This role involves loading, unloading, and moving freight safely while ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Experience in transportation or freight is preferred, with opportunities for additional certifications.

Qualifications

• Transportation or freight experience preferred.
• Ability to independently move up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from/to all types of vehicles.
• Assist customers regarding freight in a polite manner.
• Consistently follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Decision Making

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift Certification

Hazardous Material Certification

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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.

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.

Our supportive and empowering work environment is the foundation of the superior service, customer experience, and satisfaction we are known for within our industry.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at spanalaska.com.

About The Role

The Warehouse position is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving freight in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring positive customer service relations.

What you’ll do:

• Load and unload freight from/to all types of vehicles.
• Attach tags or marking freight with appropriate identifying information.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas/yard.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work order.
• Complete appropriate paperwork properly.
• Assist customers (over phone and face-to-face) regarding freight in a polite and professional manner.
• Record numbers of units handled or moved.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Warehouse cleanup.
• Consistently follow all safety procedures.
• Minor vehicle/equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Assist other coworkers and departments as requested.
• Loading and securing flats.
• Ensuring loads are compliant with water restriction requirements
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

You have these skills:

• Communication skills are necessary as the position may interact with other employees, customers, vendors, contractors and/or suppliers. Strong verbal, reading, and listening skills necessary.
• Ability to process all freight related materials accurately and efficiently.
• Must exercise good judgment, time management, decision making, and focus.
  
  

And these qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Transportation or freight experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position
  
  

Extra credit if you have:

• Forklift Certification.
• Hazardous Material Certification.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move up to 200 pounds utilizing proper moving equipment
• Ability to independently move up to 70 pounds
• Ability to user proper lifting techniques when needed
• Must be able to operate all equipment in a warehouse which may include grasping, climbing, bending, handling, reaching, hand dexterity, feeling/touching and repetitive motions of the hands and feet.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Strong body coordination and equilibrium.
  
  

Work Environment:

This position is a night shift position. Work is typically performed in a general warehouse environment buy may also be conducted outside in the elements. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely.

At Span Alaska, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

#SAT

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Maritime Transportation

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