Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) is seeking a Salmon Hatchery Logistics Support Receiving Clerk—a key player in sustaining Alaska’s thriving salmon hatcheries. This position is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something vital, ensuring that remote hatchery sites receive the critical supplies they need to operate effectively.
No experience? No problem! We provide on-the-job training for those eager to learn. What we need are individuals with strong attention to detail, reliability, and a conscientious approach to work. If you enjoy hands-on tasks and being an essential part of a logistical network, this is the perfect role for you!
Why This Role is Important
- You’ll help transport essential supplies like fish food and equipment to hatchery locations, directly contributing to Alaska’s salmon population.
- Your work will support the sustainability of local fisheries, ecosystems, and communities dependent on these operations.
- You’ll gain valuable experience in freight handling, pallet building, and regulatory compliance while becoming proficient with industry-standard tools and techniques.
What You’ll Do
- Accept, sort, and distribute freight efficiently.
- Build pallets and work under CFR 49, 29, and other regulatory guidelines.
- Drive box vans and forklifts to move supplies.
- Regularly lift up to 50 lbs, making this a physically engaging role.
- Obtain (or be willing to get within 30 days of hire) a forklift certificate and DOT physical to ensure safety and compliance.
This is more than just a logistics job—it’s a role with purpose and impact. Every shipment you handle supports Alaska’s salmon hatcheries, helping to maintain the balance of one of the world’s most important fisheries. If you’re ready to work hard, learn fast, and be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on board!
Wage begins at $21.57/hr
BENEFITS
- Health/Vision/Dental Insurance (no monthly premium cost)
- Life Insurance (no monthly cost)
- 100% employee vested 403(b) Retirement Plan, employer match after 1 yr of service
- Generous Annual Leave accrual
- Work Wear Allowance
- Relocation Assistance
Position Title: Receiving Clerk
Category: Full Time, Regular Benefitted
Payroll Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Organizational Unit: Hatchery Support
Location: Anchorage, AK
Customary Work Hours: 8:00 – 5:00, Monday - Friday
Supervisor's Title: Anchorage Distribution Center Supervisor
Basic Function: The Distribution Center Receiving Clerk functions as part of the hatchery support team in the shipping, receiving, and distribution activities of the Corporation. Under general supervision, performs work in various phases of hatchery support and operation of the Anchorage Distribution Center.
Primary Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position include assisting the Purchasing/Logistics Manager and Logistics Lead in the purchasing, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities of the Anchorage Distribution Center; and transporting freight to and from the barge landing sites and vendor locations.
Description of duties and tasks:
- Drive a box van to make deliveries, pick up orders.
- Receive incoming vendor deliveries, accurately counting and comparing delivered supplies to the corresponding purchase order, recording damage or discrepancies.
- Maintain shipping manifest, bill of ladings, delivery schedule and receiving summaries.
- Follow 49 CFR regulations in regard to the preparation and shipping of freight.
- Label, weigh, organize and consolidate supplies for shipping according to delivery schedules.
- Operate a forklift to receive and unload freight from vendor deliveries; load supplies in shipping vans and/or flatbed for shipping, observe correct weight distribution and load securing protocol
- Site cleanup, general maintenance and repair, cleans, sweeps or shovels snow.
- Leads by example workflow or scheduling to other crew members in a team.
- Use computers and computer software to conduct routine data entry or output.
- Assists in keeping maintenance activities log, equipment inspection and repair records.
- Recommends procedures, techniques and new equipment to improve work efficiencies or adaptation to new techniques.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions: Work performed at the Anchorage Distribution Center. Must be able to move about freely; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; ability to climb stairs without assistance; use telephones and computers unimpaired. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions.
Positions Supervised: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of office equipment, technical materials and supplies.
- Knowledge of computer operations and software.
- Knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures used in large-scale organizations covering purchasing and property control.
- Skill in comparing data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and making corrections.
- Ability to maintain records of procurement activities, equipment and inventory records.
- Ability to organize and consolidate inventory in an efficient manner.
- Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and vendors.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely to develop and complete documents, memoranda and correspondence.
Minimum qualifications:
- High school graduation or equivalent and one year experience in receiving, shipping, logistics or similar work
- Must have a current driver’s license free of moving violations and suspensions
- Pass a fitness test to operate a box van
