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Freight Assistant Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Panel Van Driver

Kodiak, AK · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

Pick-up and delivery of local freight using a van or small truck * Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles, trailers or containers as needed * Assist in moving freight within yard or ...

Yard Worker

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$18.50 - $26.90/hr

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 ...

Yard Worker

Fairbanks, AK

$18.50 - $26.90/hr

... 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 ...

Are you a safety-oriented and skilled professional in freight handling? If so, we would love for ... Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and ...

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This role blends driving, hands-on freight handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced, service-focused ... Perform minor maintenance, emergency repairs, and routine cleaning as needed * Assist with ...

Yard Worker (Swing Shift)

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$20.50 - $30.80/hr

Are you a safety-oriented and skilled professional in freight handling? If so, we would love for ... Up to $5,250 per year in tax-free educational assistance to assist with career development and ...

This role blends driving, hands-on freight handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced, service-focused ... Perform minor maintenance, emergency repairs, and routine cleaning as needed * Assist with ...

Enthusiastically greet and assist customers with unloading freight from delivery vehicles using specialized material handling equipment, including non-powered tools, electric pallet jacks, and ...

Enthusiastically greet and assist customers with unloading freight from delivery vehicles using specialized material handling equipment, including non-powered tools, electric pallet jacks, and ...

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Freight Assistant information

What skills do you need to be a freight assistant?

A freight assistant needs strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks. Good communication, physical stamina, and basic knowledge of safety procedures are also important for handling shipments and coordinating logistics.

What is a freight assistant?

Freight Assistants are logistics professionals responsible for handling, organizing, and moving shipments within warehouses, stores, or distribution centers. Their duties often include unloading deliveries, checking and sorting incoming goods, stocking shelves, and preparing outgoing shipments. They play a key role in ensuring products are accurately received, stored, and dispatched efficiently. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and teamwork are important qualities for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freight assistant?

To thrive as a Freight Assistant, you need basic math skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, barcode scanners, and warehouse equipment like pallet jacks is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help you coordinate effectively with colleagues and handle shifting priorities. These skills ensure efficient handling, tracking, and movement of goods, which is critical for smooth warehouse and supply chain operations.

What does a freight assistant do?

As a Freight Assistant, you can expect to spend your day unloading shipments, organizing inventory, and ensuring that goods are properly labeled and stored. A key challenge in this role is managing time efficiently to keep up with tight shipping and receiving schedules, especially during peak periods. You’ll often collaborate closely with warehouse teams and delivery drivers to maintain smooth logistics operations, and attention to detail is crucial to prevent errors in inventory tracking. Being adaptable and proactive helps you stay on top of shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Freight Assistant vs Warehouse Worker?

AspectFreight AssistantWarehouse Worker
CredentialsBasic certifications, forklift license often preferredBasic certifications, forklift license often preferred
Work EnvironmentLoading/unloading freight, assisting with transportationHandling inventory, packing, and shipping
Industry UsageTransport, logistics, freight companiesWarehousing, distribution centers
Common Search IntentCompare roles in freight/logisticsCompare roles in warehousing

Freight Assistants and Warehouse Workers often share similar certifications and work environments, but Freight Assistants focus more on assisting with freight movement and transportation, while Warehouse Workers handle inventory and packing tasks. Both roles are essential in logistics and distribution industries, with overlapping skills but different primary responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Freight Assistant job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Hotel & Rest Assistant

Olgoonik Corporation

Wainwright, AK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Olgoonik rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Assist in all positions in hotel and restaurant to include Restaurant, Hotel Front Desk, and Housekeeping. Provide backup support for all aspects of the Hotel operations.

Primary Responsibilities:


Restaurant: 30%

  • Clear/clean tables
  • Sweep / mop floors
  • Inventory food items
  • Food server
  • Perform duties of cashier.
  • Follows established procedures and performs routine duties.
  • Works closely with other personnel to provide friendly and consistent public and client views of our company.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Hotel Front Desk: 20%

  • Greet hotel guests
  • Answer phone
  • Clean restaurant bathrooms, dining room floors; check grounds for safety, cleanliness, and appearance.
  • Follows established procedures and performs routine duties.
  • Works closely with other personnel to provide friendly and consistent public and client views of our company.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Assist in offloading of incoming Freight

Housekeeping: 50%

  • Clean rooms, (Make beds, clean bathrooms, vacuum, dust)
  • Wash windows
  • Sweep / vacuum common areas
  • Follows established procedures and performs routine duties.
  • Works closely with other personnel to provide friendly and consistent public and client views of our company.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Wash & fold laundry
  • Shampoo Carpets

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • N/A

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School diploma required, some college preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be able to read, understand, and process business communications.
  • Must possess a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Must possess self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under minimum supervision.
  • Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and has a strong attention for detail.
  • Ability to be on foot most of the day and expect a minimum of 10K steps, to include multiple trips up and down stairs

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Food Handlers Card
  • First Air Card (Preferred)


Security Clearance:

  • N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee can expect to stand and walk the majority of the day; approximately 10K steps to include multiple trips up and down the stairs; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Work is performed primarily indoors in a hotel/restaurant, heated/freezer environment. Some exposure to weather conditions while working outside of the hotel/restaurant when performing other tasks on the facility.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.


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