Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

Job Posting

AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

Location - Fairbanks, AK

Full-time Shift: 8 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Pay $23 per hour DOE plus overtime

Summary:

Warehouse Associate position spends most of the day using a forklift to offload product, and organize the outside yard to be loading on the outgoing trucks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans, flat beds trucks, box trucks or tractor-trailers.
• Mark incoming freight appropriately.
• Move freight around yard and warehouse using a forklift or other moving equipment.
• Complete freight paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure that freight is loaded, unloaded, palatalized and marked appropriately.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Consistently follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings.

Requirements:

Certificates/Licenses: Forklift Certification preferred but not required

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to push or pull heavy loads (up to 200 pounds)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to operate all equipment in a warehouse which may include grasping, climbing, bending, handling, reaching, hand dexterity, feeling/touching and repetitive motions of the hands and feet
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Comfortable working outdoors for the majority of the day.
• Drug Screen (not including cannabis) and Background Check required.