Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position: Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator Location - Fairbanks, AK Full-time Shift: 5am - 4:30 PM M-F Pay $22 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 and Background Check required.