Warehouse Operator I

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

Job Description

The position of Warehouse Operator will have primary responsibility to properly load, unload, receive freight and load outbound trucks/trailers/containers. Safely move freight within the warehouse and on/off loading dock, ramps and yards. Place freight in appropriate storage locations and retrieve freight from appropriate storage locations. This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Description

The position of Warehouse Operator will have primary responsibility to properly load, unload, receive freight and load outbound trucks/trailers/containers. Safely move freight within the warehouse and on/off loading dock, ramps and yards. Place freight in appropriate storage locations and retrieve freight from appropriate storage locations. This is a safety sensitive position.

Principal Duties and 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.

Qualifications and Key Skills

(The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, or ability required for this position)

Experience moving freight in a warehouse environment associated with receiving and loading refrigerated and dry freight

Experience using warehouse equipment to include but not limited to 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.

Work Environment

Typical warehouse environment. Seasonal hot and cold temperatures will be experienced in a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job physical demands do (and/or) can include constant and repetitive actions involving:

• Standing, Sitting, Stooping, Walking, Lifting, and Reaching
• Lifting overhead 5-60 pounds during loading and unloading
• Carrying freight 5-50 pounds, 5-50 feet
• Pushing and/or pulling weights on pallet jacks to capacity of pallet jack up to and in excess 2500 pounds
• Climbing on and off forklifts.

$22.00 / hr
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