Inventory & Logistics Specialist: Forklift, HazMat & Procurement

Jobtailor; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Warehouse/Inventory Specialist to manage stock, receipts, and shipments across sites. You will inspect materials, enter data, and maintain real-time inventory using LEC and Wireless systems.

Responsibilities include handling packaging, purchasing requisitions, freight quotes, and variance reporting while ensuring compliance and safety. Forklift certs and Alaska driver license are preferred; local experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in warehousing or purchasing.
• Experience with computerized inventory control and shipping documentation.
• Forklift training and certification preferred; CFR/IATA awareness helpful.
• Alaska local or Anchorage-based experience favored; hazards/material handling rules.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively and operate pallet jacks and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming/outgoing mail, inventory and packaging of materials.
• Receive, inspect, and enter materials into inventory systems.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Prepare requisitions, purchase orders, and freight quotes; track invoices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and conduct physical counts with variance reports.
• Coordinate procurement and supplier communications; resolve vendor issues.
• Assist with travel arrangements and warehouse coordination as needed.

Skills

Inventory Management

Procurement Processes

Shipping Documentation

Physical Inventory Counts

Material Requisitioning

Data Entry

Report Preparation

Vendor Management

Material Inspection

Warehouse Coordination

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or GED + 3 years general office experience

Tools

LEC Inventory Control System

Wireless Inventory Control System

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheet Software

Material-Handling Equipment

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Warehouse/Inventory Specialist to manage stock, receipts, and shipments across sites. You will inspect materials, enter data, and maintain real-time inventory using LEC and Wireless systems.

Responsibilities include handling packaging, purchasing requisitions, freight quotes, and variance reporting while ensuring compliance and safety. Forklift certs and Alaska driver license are preferred; local experience a plus.