Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.50 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Forward Air is a reputable and dynamic company that has been a leader in providing ground transportation and logistics services since its establishment in 1990. Specializing in accelerated "time-definite" surface shipping solutions, Forward Air serves the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) market. The company offers a reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional air transportation by ensuring cargo delivery at specific times, albeit under less time-sensitive conditions. With a strong presence evidenced by over 90 facilities strategically located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, along with 12 regional sort centers and more than 300 secondary points... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
- must be able to obtain forklift certification
- ability to safely operate forklifts and other machinery
- capable of frequently lifting and moving up to fifty (50) pounds
- able to occasionally lift and move up to ninety (90) pounds
- high school diploma or equivalent
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/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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