Grocery Order Picker / Warehouse Associate

The North West Co Inc

Tacoma, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Computer Skills, Forklift, Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Product Shipments, Regulations, Safety Process, Team Player, Tuition Fees, Warehousing
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Looking for a stable warehouse job with steady hours, great benefits, and real growth opportunities? Join Alaska Commercial Company as an Order Picker/Warehouse Associate and help deliver essential goods to rural Alaskan communities.

Location: 2000 Taylor Way, Tacoma, WA 98421 (Tideflats area)

Getting to Work: Our warehouse is located in Tacoma's Tideflats industrial area. Public transit is available via the Pierce Transit "Tideflats Runner," an on-demand shuttle service that connects riders from Tacoma Dome Station to Tideflats employers. Service runs 7 days per week from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Reports to: PNW Warehouse Manager

Rate of pay (depending on experience): $18.50+/hr.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonuses (up to $20,000), and more!

About the Role

As an Order Picker/Warehouse Associate, you'll receive, organize, and prepare grocery and general merchandise orders for shipment from our Tacoma warehouse. Your work plays a key role in ensuring remote communities receive the products they rely on.

What You'll Do

  • Receive and unload grocery and merchandise shipments
  • Inspect freight for damage and verify quantities
  • Move and organize inventory using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment
  • Pick, label, and prepare orders for shipment
  • Follow shipping regulations, including handling hazardous materials
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
  • Support additional warehouse tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1-3 months of related experience (warehouse experience preferred)
  • Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
  • Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, inventory systems)
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Why Join ACC?

We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow within a company that serves unique communities across Alaska and beyond.

ACC is part of The North West Company International (NWCI), a leading retailer serving rural and remote regions in Alaska, Canada, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

  • Acting with integrity • Fostering excellence • Respecting others • Working collaboratively • Being accountable

NWCI is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

About the Company

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The North West Co Inc

 The North West Company Inc. is a leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighbourhoods in Canada, Alaska, the South Pacific and the Caribbean. North West operates 237 stores under the trading names Northern, NorthMart, Giant Tiger, Alaska Commercial Company, Cost-U-Less and RiteWay Food Markets and has annualized sales of approximately CDN$2.0 billion.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Stock Options, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development
FOUNDED
1668
WEBSITE
http://www.careers.northwest.ca