Warehouse Technician (Night Shift)

Kinross Gold Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation Fort Knox is seeking a detail‑oriented Warehouse Associate to manage receiving, issuing, storing, and shipping of parts and materials. The role includes maintaining inventory records, supporting cycle counts, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities also cover operating lift equipment, complying with 5S standards, and delivering reliable customer service with timely order fulfilment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse or inventory control experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Heavy equipment experience desirable (forklifts, wheel loaders).
• Working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Basic knowledge of mining equipment and parts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all tasks related to the receiving, issuing, and shipping of parts and materials.
• Perform various material handling duties at site.
• Participate in conducting cycle counts and physical inventories; assist in improving accuracy of counts.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following 5S standards.
• Operate diesel and electric lift equipment.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.

Skills

Inventory control

Cycle counts

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

JDE ERP

MS Excel

Forklift operation

Wheel loader operation

Job description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Description

Receiving, issuing, storing, and shipping of parts and materials; fill requisitions and expedited order fulfilment; inventory control: cycle counts, variance reports and corrections, preparing status reports, maintaining computerized warehouse systems, operating lift equipment, and keeping a clean and safe work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all tasks related to the receiving, issuing, and shipping of parts and materials.
• Perform various material handling duties at site.
• Participate in conducting cycle counts and physical inventories; assist in improving accuracy of counts.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area while following 5S Standards.
• Responsible for operating diesel and electric lift equipment.
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas; identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse or inventory control experience required, 3-5 years preferred; heavy equipment with material handling and distribution experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of JDE or similar ERP system is desirable.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel.
• Must be able to operat forklifts, wheel loaders, or other equipment as required
• Basic knowledge of shipping in addition to warehouse procedures and regulations required.
• Must have basic knowledge of mining equipment and parts.
• Must be dedicated to customer service.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, make logical decisions, and choose best course of action.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.

Reporting Relationships

Works under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor.

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Travel not required, only exceptionally

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).