Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate

AKHIRE, INC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AKHIRE, INC is recruiting for a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator in Anchorage, AK. This full-time role supports offloading, palletizing, and loading shipments using a forklift, with a daytime schedule.

You will document freight, assist customers, and follow safety procedures; forklift certification is preferred but not required. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 lb and pushing/pulling up to 200 lb. Drug screen and background check required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Must be able to push/pull heavy loads up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must walk or stand for long periods.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans and trailers.
• Mark incoming freight appropriately.
• Move freight around yard and warehouse using a forklift.
• Complete freight paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure freight is loaded, unloaded, palletized and marked properly.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Manual handling

Job description

Anchorage, United States | Posted on 09/11/2026

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.