Warehouse Associate (Night Shift)

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. Learn more at spanalaska.com . 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 is a night shift position that works Sunday through Wednesday. 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 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 benefits include life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance, as well as 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr