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Span Alaska
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 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 mark 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 use 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 Work is typically performed in a general warehouse environment but may also be conducted outside in the elements. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely.
The pay range range is posted for this position in Washington. The rate offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Warehouse Associate
role at
Span Alaska
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 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 mark 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 use 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 Work is typically performed in a general warehouse environment but may also be conducted outside in the elements. Exposure to exhaust fumes is likely.
The pay range range is posted for this position in Washington. The rate offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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