Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $22.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
training provided
Career growth opportunities
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Safe working environment
Job Description
Forward Air is a premier logistics and ground transportation company specializing in expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) and time-definite shipping services across North America. Established in 1990, Forward Air has grown into a trusted leader in the freight and logistics industry, known for providing reliable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional air transportation. The company serves a wide variety of customers, ranging from logistics companies and freight forwarders to integrated air cargo carriers and airlines, offering a comprehensive network of services designed to meet growing and changing supply chain demands. Forward Air's extensive infrastructure includes over 90 facilities strategically located near major U.S. and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 90 pounds
- Flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
- Good communication skills
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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