Yard Hostler/Warehouse

Matson Logistics; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hazardous Material Certification (Non‑

Job summary

Span Alaska Transportation is seeking a Yard Hostler/Warehouse professional to load and unload freight safely during the night shift (Sunday through Wednesday, 10 hours). You will operate yard tractors, organize trailer parking, and ensure road readiness of equipment and loads.

You will inspect trailers, verify hazmat documentation, and assist customers while maintaining adherence to safety policies. Prior forklift operation and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Good reading comprehension for schedules, maps, and hazmat docs.
• Ability to read work orders and determine material/equipment needs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
• Operate yard tractors and manage parking/storage of trailers.
• Perform nightly shift duties (Sunday-Wednesday, 10 hours).
• Inspect trailers for secured loads and hazmat placards.
• Assist customers and complete paperwork accurately.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Communication

Reading/writing

Scheduling & maps

Time management

Attention to detail

Focus & precision

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

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.

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 primary functions of the Yard Hostler/Warehouse position are to load and unload freight in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring positive customer service relations. This Yard Hostler /Warehouse function is expected to operate yard tractors to organize the parking/storage of trailers. This position works the night shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 10 hours per day.

What you’ll do:

• Inspect trailers for secured loads before pulling from door.
• Verify HazMat in loads to remove/add placards.
• Ensure trailers going North and/or South are road ready.
• Daily inspection of Yard Goat for proper fluid levels
• Utilize proper precautions in backing trailers to doors while doors are open on trailer.
• 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, loading docks, delivery vehicles and containers by hand, pallet jack, forklift, or other required equipment.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work order or bill of lading.
• Complete appropriate paperwork properly.
• Assist customers (over phone and face-to-face) regarding freight in a polite and professional manner.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Warehouse cleanup.
• Consistently adhere to all Span/MSTS Safety and Fit for Duty policies as well as attend safety and team meetings.
• Minor vehicle/equipment inspection and cleaning.
• Assist other coworkers and departments as requested.
• Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans, flat beds trucks, box trucks or tractor-trailers
• Mark incoming freight appropriately.
• Move freight around warehouse using a forklift or other moving equipment.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Strong communication skills face-to-face and via radio.
• Strong reading and writing comprehension.
• Must be able to read schedules, maps, hazardous materials documents, and other paperwork as well as make proper equipment selections.
• Strong ability to organize, manage time and prioritize as well as very detailed oriented.
• Extremely strong control precision and spatial orientation awareness.
• Strong mental focus and critical thinking ability.
• Ability to operate a forklift safety and accurately.

And these qualifications:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Transportation or freight experience preferred.
• 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:

• Hazardous Material Certification (Non-DOT)
• Forklift Certification
• Prefer valid Class A CDL
• Prefer clean driving record
• Prefer valid medical card

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move up to 200 pounds utilizing proper moving equipment.
• Ability to independently move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to user proper lifting techniques when needed.
• Ability to do repetitive motions which may include fingering, grasping, reaching, bending and/or feeling.
• Manual dexterity
• Trunk strength
• Multi-limb coordination
• Gross body coordination
• Gross body equilibrium
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

• Work is either performed in a warehouse environment, outside in the elements or in a company vehicle. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely. Overtime may be mandatory at times. Conditions may also include exposure to environmental noise.

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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