Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.05
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Job Description
Forward Air is a highly respected and established logistics and ground transportation company, operating since 1990. They specialize in providing ground transportation and related logistics services tailored to the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Forward Air delivers cargo on an accelerated "time-definite" basis, making them a cost-effective and reliable alternative to traditional air transportation methods. Their comprehensive transportation network consists of over 90 facilities at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers, and more than 300 additional points through their Complete Cartage service. This extensive network supports a variety of clients including... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed
- ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
- ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
- capable of operating hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts after training and certification
- strong communication skills
- problem solving ability
- ability to work effectively in a team environment
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
No experience required
Job Location
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