Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

AKHIRE is seeking a Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator in Anchorage, AK. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with paid hourly wages of $20. The position focuses on offloading, organizing the warehouse, and preparing shipments for outgoing trucks.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading vehicles, labeling freight, using a forklift to move goods, and completing paperwork. Safety procedures and meetings are mandatory; forklift certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles such as trucks, vans, and trailers.
• Mark incoming freight and move it within the warehouse with a forklift.
• Complete freight paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure freight is loaded, unloaded, palletized, and labeled correctly.
• Assist customers as necessary.
• Follow all safety policies and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Procedures

Job description

Anchorage, United States | Posted on 10/23/2026

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.

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.