Warehouse Technician
Kinross Gold CorporationJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Kinross Gold Corporation seeks a full-time Warehouse Technician at Fort Knox near Fairbanks, Alaska to receive, issue, store and ship parts and materials, run cycle counts and variance reports, maintain inventory in a computerized system, and safely operate lift equipment while upholding 5S standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2–5 years of warehouse or inventory control experience, with 3–5 years preferred, plus heavy equipment handling and mining parts knowledge. Proficiency in MS Excel and ideally JDE or another ERP, plus a valid US driver’s license, are important. Be ready for shift work, weekends, and safety compliance. To apply, tailor your resume to quantify inventory accuracy, teamwork, safety leadership, and tangible process improvements, and demonstrate a proactive, self-starting mindset; highlight relevant mining equipment experience and confirm US work permit.
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.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education and Experience
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
- Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
- Must be available for shift work, overnights, over-time, holidays, and weekends.
- Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.
Reporting Relationships
Works under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor.
Legislative Requirements
Language Requirements
Travel Requirements
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).