Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

AKHIRE, INC. in Anchorage, AK seeks a Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator to support loading, unloading, and inventory organization. This is a full-time role located in Anchorage, with shifts potentially varying.

The position requires forklift operation as needed, strict adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. A drug screen and background check are required as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Must be able to push or pull heavy loads up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans, flat beds, box trucks or 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, palletized and marked appropriately.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Consistently follow all safety procedures and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Anchorage, United States | Posted on 09/18/2026

AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

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.