Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $33,466.70 - $37,485.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Forward Air is a distinguished leader in the ground transportation and logistics industry, primarily serving the North American air freight and expedited Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) markets. Since its founding in 1990, the company has grown to offer innovative, time-definite surface shipping solutions that deliver cargo reliably and cost-effectively, serving as an efficient alternative to traditional air transportation. With a network comprising over 90 strategically located facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers, and a comprehensive array of beyond points, Forward Air provides its customers with an extensive and flexible logistics infrastructure. This network supports a diverse client... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety pounds
- Ability to obtain forklift certification
- 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
- Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus
- Must be 18 or older
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
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 the 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
- Obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
- Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards
- Frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety pounds
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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