What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Parcel Receiver position at Span Alaska?
Description
Position at Span Alaska Transportation
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 Small Parcel Receiver plays a key role in ensuring parcel shipments are processed accurately and efficiently. This position supports daily warehouse operations through receiving, sorting, labeling, and staging parcel freight while delivering professional service to internal teams and customers.
This position is non-supervisory
What You’ll Do
Parcel Receiving & Processing
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 options 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 401K 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.
#SAT
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.
Position at Span Alaska Transportation
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 Small Parcel Receiver plays a key role in ensuring parcel shipments are processed accurately and efficiently. This position supports daily warehouse operations through receiving, sorting, labeling, and staging parcel freight while delivering professional service to internal teams and customers.
This position is non-supervisory
What You’ll Do
Parcel Receiving & Processing
- Receive, log, and process incoming parcel shipments accurately
- Label freight using barcodes and tracking systems
- Research and verify final destinations for shipments
- Identify and document damaged or improperly labeled freight
- Load and unload parcel trucks, vans, and trailers safely
- Sort and stage freight for outbound delivery
- Move freight throughout the warehouse and yard using appropriate equipment
- Assist customers in a courteous and professional manner
- Communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors
- Collaborate to ensure efficient daily operations
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Participate in safety meetings and trainings
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Accurately complete required paperwork and tracking documentation
- Follow work instructions to determine task priorities
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Effective communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking English)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer operation skills
- 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
- Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and move up to 200 pounds with assistance
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks including lifting, bending, reaching, and standing
- Ability to work in warehouse and outdoor environments with exposure to weather and equipment
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 options 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 401K 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.
#SAT
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.