Day Warehouse Associate - Fairbanks

columbiainternal; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Distributing is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, and pallet placements. You will work with the warehouse team to ensure accurate order fulfillment and efficient pallet handling.

The role requires high attention to detail, strong English communication, and the ability to maintain safety and productivity standards. Ideal candidates have warehouse or logistics experience, are at least 18 years old, and can operate within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active listening and strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; read order sheets and safety rules.
• Experience in a warehouse or material handling is preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age; legally eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Pre-pick and place pallets on trucks.
• Handle shipping, receiving, put-away, replenishment, and loading.
• Rotate products per company standards during receiving, replenishment, picking, and returns.
• Maintain safe, productive work environment and meet management standards.
• Read order sheets accurately and work with the Warehouse Supervisor on productivity.

Skills

Active listening

Accountability

Team player

Safety minded

Independent work

Organizational skills

Literacy in English

Report writing

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our Warehouse Associates play a pivotal role at Columbia Distributing. They are responsible for pre-picking the beverage orders and placing the correct pallets on the trucks. Working as a team is a critical part of this position's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties related to shipping, receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, loading, rotation, check-in, repacking and security of products
• Rotate all products during receiving, replenishment, picking, repacking and returns activities according to Company standards
• Participate in pre-picking and merchandising of products as needed
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards established by management
• Read order sheet accurately
• Work with Warehouse Supervisor to ensure productivity standards are acceptable
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Active listening
• Accountability & integrity
• Team player & strong work ethic
• Safety minded
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization

Work Environment

This job operates mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work.

Physical Demands

• Lift/carry/push/pull 50 lbs. repetitively and up to 165 lbs.
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/ use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Climb stairs/ladder
• Operate equipment

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position, days and hours of work vary and may include weekends and overtime.

Travel

None

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of 18 years of age

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in a warehouse, with logistics or material handling
• High school diploma or GED