Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

Matson Logistics, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Span Alaska Transportation in Anchorage is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Associate to join our team. You’ll help with loading, unloading, staging, and securing freight, working nights four days per week, ten hours per day, non-supervisory.

You’ll need a high school diploma, forklift and/or hazmat cert preferred (or willing to obtain), strong English communication, attention to detail, and ability to operate or learn warehouse equipment. Safety-focused environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely from vehicles.
• Move freight within the warehouse, yard, and staging areas.
• Tag, label, and verify freight against work orders and docs.
• Record quantities and units handled or moved.
• Ensure loads comply with water restriction and transportation requirements.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Decision making

Material handling equipment

Spatial awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazardous Materials certification

Job description

Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

Warehouse Operations Anchorage, Alaska

Description

Position at Span Alaska Transportation (MSTS)

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 Associate (Night Shift) 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 works night shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.

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

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.

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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.

Disclaimer

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