Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Forward Air is a prominent leader in the ground transportation and logistics industry, specializing in providing expedited surface shipping solutions across North America. Established in 1990, Forward Air has built a strong reputation for delivering time-definite freight services that offer efficient, reliable, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional air transportation. The company caters to a broad segment of clients, including logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger and cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers, making it a key player in the wholesale transportation community.
With over 90 strategically located facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort... Show More
With over 90 strategically located facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
- Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Team player with a strong work ethic
- Prior experience with freight handling or forklift operation is a plus
Job Qualifications
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
- Must be 18 or older
Job Duties
- Our Cargo Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner
- Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required
- All necessary training and materials for this position are provided
- Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners
- Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
- Accurately label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
- Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
- Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
- Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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