Warehouse Freight Handler & Forklift Operator

swipejobs; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

swipejobs is seeking a Warehouse Operator to load, unload, receive freight and prepare outbound shipments. You will move freight safely in the warehouse and dock areas, place freight in storage, and retrieve items as needed.

This is a safety sensitive position with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities include inspecting inbound freight, recording weights and counts, and coordinating with office staff for next steps.

Qualifications

• Experience moving freight in a warehouse environment associated with receiving and loading refrigerated and dry freight.
• Experience using warehouse equipment to include forklifts, pallet walkers, hand dollies, chain saws, electrical and non-electrical hand tools, shrink wrap machines, and other hand-held tools.
• Ability to operate hand-held scanner.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow the direction.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Must be able to follow directions given and provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Review inbound freight documents and unload container/truck/trailer/rail.
• Visually inspect, count and weigh freight as required and report damaged freight, differences in counts and/or weights.
• Ensure all freight is staged at its proper place in the warehouse, paperwork, exceptions and special information is properly given to other warehouse and/or office personnel as required to set up for the next handling process.
• Load container/truck/trailer/rail to be transported on.
• Ensure load records required, are made and turned into the proper persons for file record-keeping.
• Operate forklift, pallet walker, hand dolly, chain saws, electrical and non-electrical hand tool, shrink wrap machine, and other common hand tools.
• Maintains warehouse, outside tar area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Comply with safety policies with the understanding that safety is the top priority.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.

Job description

swipejobs is seeking a Warehouse Operator to load, unload, receive freight and prepare outbound shipments. You will move freight safely in the warehouse and dock areas, place freight in storage, and retrieve items as needed.

This is a safety sensitive position with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities include inspecting inbound freight, recording weights and counts, and coordinating with office staff for next steps.