Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.95
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Forward Air is a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services primarily serving the North American air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Since its establishment in 1990, Forward Air has developed a reputation for offering accelerated "time-definite" surface shipping solutions. This approach ensures that cargo is delivered at precise times, providing a cost-effective and reliable alternative to traditional air transportation for shipments that require urgency but are less time-sensitive than air freight. The company collaborates with a diverse range of clients, from large logistics companies and integrated air cargo carriers to non-traditional shippers and passenger-cargo airlines. This... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
- must be 18 or older
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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