Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

AKHIRE, INC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AKHIRE, INC. is hiring a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate for its Anchorage, AK location. This full-time role involves operating a forklift to offload products and organize the warehouse for loading onto outgoing trucks.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and comply with safety procedures. A forklift certification is preferred but not required; drug screen and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles (trucks, vans, flat beds, box trucks, tractor-trailers).
• Mark incoming freight accurately.
• Move freight around yard and warehouse using a forklift or equipment.
• Complete freight paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure freight is loaded/unloaded and labeled properly.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Anchorage, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

Location - Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Shift: M-F 7:00am - 3:30PM other shifts may be available

Pay $20 per hour

Summary: Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

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

Key Responsibilities: Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

• 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.
  

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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
  

Drug Screen and Background Check required.