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Container Worker Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Yard Worker

Fairbanks, AK ยท On-site

$18.50 - $26.90/hr

... containers, by hand, or using forklifts, hostlers, and other heavy equipment to position for ... Working Environment Work is performed in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather ...

Yard Worker

Fairbanks, AK ยท On-site

$18.50 - $26.90/hr

... containers, by hand, or using forklifts, hostlers, and other heavy equipment to position for ... Working Environment Work is performed in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather ...

Food Service Worker I

Nome, AK ยท On-site

$18.50 - $22.75/hr

... containers, serving food and preparing drinks as requested. Assist with stock and inventory of ... Food Service Worker I (Grade 2) High School Diploma. Alaska Food Handlers Card within 30 Days Food ...

Food Service Worker I

Nome, AK ยท On-site

$18.50 - $22.75/hr

... containers, serving food and preparing drinks as requested. Assist with stock and inventory of ... Food Service Worker I (Grade 2) High School Diploma. Alaska Food Handlers Card within 30 Days Food ...

Dock Worker (Day Shift)

Anchorage, AK ยท On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

Load/unload containers, lift materials, verify and receive POs and BOLs, count and label * Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and Carlile policies and procedures * Consolidate boxes ...

Dock Worker (Day Shift)

Anchorage, AK ยท On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

Load/unload containers, lift materials, verify and receive POs and BOLs, count and label * Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and Carlile policies and procedures * Consolidate boxes ...

Dock Worker (Day Shift)

Anchorage, AK ยท On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

... containers, lift materials, verify and receive POs and BOLs, count and label Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and Carlile policies and procedures Consolidate boxes and pallets for ...

Dock Worker (Day Shift)

Anchorage, AK ยท On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

Load/unload containers, lift materials, verify and receive POs and BOLs, count and label * Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and Carlile policies and procedures * Consolidate boxes ...

Dock Worker (Day Shift)

Anchorage, AK ยท On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

Load/unload containers, lift materials, verify and receive POs and BOLs, count and label * Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and Carlile policies and procedures * Consolidate boxes ...

Dock Worker - Swing Shift

Anchorage, AK ยท On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

Load/unload containers, lift materials, verify and receive POs and BOLs, count and label * Pack and/or ship materials in compliance with DOT and Carlile policies and procedures * Consolidate boxes ...

Store Worker

Kodiak, AK ยท On-site

$25.88/hr

Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse ... Rotating stock, stacking containers, and participating in inventories. * Operating a computer ...

Store Worker

Kodiak, AK ยท On-site

$25.88/hr

Store Workers serve in one or more commissary store departments (e.g., grocery, produce, warehouse ... Rotating stock, stacking containers, and participating in inventories. * Operating a computer ...

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Container Worker information

What is the difference between Container Worker vs Dockworker?

AspectContainer WorkerDockworker
CredentialsMay require OSHA safety training, forklift certificationOften requires OSHA safety training, forklift and crane operation certifications
Work EnvironmentPorts, shipping yards, container terminalsPorts, shipping yards, cargo docks
Industry UsageShipping, logistics, freight handlingShipping, freight, logistics
Job TasksLoading/unloading containers, operating machineryLoading/unloading cargo, operating cranes and forklifts

Both Container Workers and Dockworkers operate in port environments and handle cargo, but Container Workers primarily focus on managing containers and operating related machinery, while Dockworkers handle a broader range of cargo and may operate cranes and other heavy equipment. The roles often overlap, but the specific tasks and certifications can differ slightly depending on the employer and port operations.

What cities in Alaska are hiring for Container Worker jobs?

Cities in Alaska with the most Container Worker job openings:

Infographic showing various Container Worker job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Yard Worker

Fairbanks, AK โ€ข On-site

$18.50 - $26.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Position Profile

This position is responsible for loading and off-loading trailers, trucks and other vehicles using forklifts and other material handling equipment and preparing freight for over the road (OTR) and over the water (OTW) shipment.

Essential Duties

•    Operate safely and compliance with all established HSSE policies and procedures

•    Check and complete all load-related documentation to ensure that it is accurate

•    Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, deliver vehicles and containers, by hand, or using forklifts, hostlers, and other heavy equipment to position for receiving       and loading

•    Complete thorough yard cleanup, stacking dunnage in dunnage racks, picking up pallets and garbage, etc.

•    Sort and inspect freight for damage and inconsistencies prior to loading and unloading, ensuring freight is labeled and counted

•    Plan loads, tie down and secure loads on flatbeds, flat racks, bulkers, and rail cars in accordance with DOT regulations and Carlile policies and procedures for OTR and OTW transport

•    Ensure trailers are organized and accounted for throughout the yard

•    Ensure that freight/cargo is secured for transport according to the FMCSRs and hazardous materials regulations

•    May scale loads

•    May assist with off-site projects

•    Tacoma - Use handheld scanners to load freight and take trip photos 

•    Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

•    High school diploma or GED equivalent

•    One to two years yard operations experience preferred

•    Forklift experience preferred

•    Alaska - Heavy equipment experience, preferred


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•    Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills

•    Works well with internal departments, drivers and outside carriers

•    Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, completes tasks on time or communicates alternate plans

•    Treats people with respect; keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values

•    Ability to prioritize work throughout the day

•    Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

•    Knowledge of DOT regulations and Carlile Policies and procedure for OTW and OTR transport

•    Must become forklift certified 

•    Intermediate math skills 


Benefits

Competitive hourly rate range: $18.50 - $26.90, plus $5.00 location differential, depending on experience and qualifications

Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.

Employer paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short term and long-term disability coverage

Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match

2 weeks’ vacation accrual first year

7 company holidays 

7 days of sick leave annually

Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and growth

Shift Differentials (if applies) added onto Base Hourly Wage

Annual boot reimbursement


Working Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, materials, and airborne pathogens. This position is subject to frequent walking, bending, and lifting with mechanized equipment.


Reasonable Accommodations

Carlile will make a reasonable accommodation(s) wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on Carlile.