Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.25
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
training provided
Career advancement opportunities
overtime pay
Job Description
Forward Air, established in 1990, is a prominent provider of ground transportation and logistics services focusing on the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Known for its accelerated, time-definite surface shipping solutions, Forward Air offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative to air transportation by delivering cargo at specified times for less urgent shipments. The company serves a broad spectrum of clients including logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, and passenger and cargo airlines. With a comprehensive network that includes over 90 strategically located facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- 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
- forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
Job Qualifications
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
- must be 18 or older
Job Duties
- Responsible for the loading and 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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