Warehouse Technician

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Competitive
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 27, 2021
41087-en_US
Permanent
Full Time
English
Fort Knox is an open-pit gold mine located near Fairbanks, Alaska in one of the largest gold producing areas of the state. It is mined by conventional open-pit methods, with ore processed at a mill and heap leach facility. Fort Knox has one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world.

***Fort Knox is not a camp mine***

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.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.
  • Perform other duties as required.


Skills

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in related field preferred.
  • 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 operate 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.
  • Must be available for shift work, overnights, over-time, holidays, and weekends.
  • Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.
  • Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
  • Requires valid driver's license .


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 gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.