Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.05
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
overtime pay
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Forward Air is a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services specializing in the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Established in 1990, the company has cultivated a reputation for delivering time-definite surface shipping solutions that offer cost-effective, reliable alternatives to traditional air transportation. Forward Air caters to a diverse clientele ranging from logistics companies and freight forwarders to passenger and cargo airlines, focusing on creating customized solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's expansive network consists of over 90 facilities strategically located near major US and Canadian airports, as well as 12 regional... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have physical ability 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
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
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
- Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
- Must be 18 or older
Job Duties
- 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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