Warehouse Associate

Jobtailor; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Anchorage, AK is seeking a Warehouse Associate to hand-build pallets, label product, and load trailers according to our standards. You will operate pallet jacks and forklifts, follow food safety procedures, complete paperwork, and report issues to management while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.

Must read pick sheets, work overtime as needed, and meet productivity targets. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success in this role at Jobtailor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 6 months warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification preferred.
• Knowledge of safe lifting procedures and food safety guidelines.
• Able to build pallets quickly, accurately and safely.
• Operate forklift and/or pallet jack in tight areas; read English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Hand-build pallets and load product onto trailers per standards.
• Read pick sheets and navigate to warehouse locations using pallet jack.
• Label products and place on pallets; load pallets on trucks.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain clean, safe warehouse.
• Complete paperwork and use wearable computer for productivity reporting.
• Communicate issues to management; work overtime as needed.

Skills

Pallet Building

Safe Lifting Procedures

Basic Math Functions

Product Labeling

Time Tracking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree

6 months warehouse experience preferred

Tools

Forklift License

Pallet Jack Certification

Job description

• Serves customers by hand-building pallets of product and loading product onto trailers according to established standards
• Reads pick sheets and travels to proper warehouse locations using a pallet jack
• Picks proper product type and quantity, labels products and places on a pallet and loads the pallet on trucks
• Handles products and builds pallets according to established food safety procedures
• Ensures that the warehouse is maintained cleanly and safely according to company standards
• Communicates with the management team regarding any issues
• Operates all company warehouse equipment safely
• Completes all paperwork and utilizes a wearable computer to track time spent on assignments for productivity reporting
• Works assigned schedule with regular attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands
• Performs related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED/equivalent degree
• 6 months of previous warehouse experience preferred; or equivalent work experience in place of a degree
• Forklift and pallet jack license/certification preferred
• Knowledge of safe lifting procedures and food safety guidelines
• Skill in building pallets of products quickly, accurately and safely
• Ability to operate forklift and/or pallet jack and maneuver in tight areas
• Meet the minimum productivity levels established by the company
• Read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations
• Perform basic math functions (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Solve problems
• Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. safety shoes)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in warehouse operations, including pallet building, safe equipment operation, and adherence to food safety guidelines. Capable of maintaining productivity levels while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Warehouse Experience
• Forklift Operation
• Pallet Jack Operation
• Food Safety Guidelines
• Productivity Reporting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Pallet Building
• Safe Lifting Procedures
• Basic Math Functions
• Product Labeling
• Time Tracking

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Forklift License
• Pallet Jack Certification

Industry Keywords

• Food Safety Procedures
• Warehouse Standards
• Product Handling
• Cleanliness Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Wearable Computer
• Warehouse Equipment