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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $70,304.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
Forward Air is a prominent player in the freight and logistics industry, known for its asset-light business model that delivers efficient less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal, and pool distribution services across the United States and Canada. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol FWRD, Forward Air generates over $1 billion in annual revenues. Established in 1990, the company has built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and customer service excellence in the air freight and expedited LTL markets. Its strategic network includes more than 90 facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers, and over... Show More
Job Requirements
- Management experience in a high-volume, fast distribution environment
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Prior air freight experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Flexibility to work weekends and nights
- Forklift and general freight handling experience
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds
Job Qualifications
- Management experience in a high-volume, fast distribution environment
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Previous route planning experience
- Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to drive performance of direct reports and lead a team in a lean manufacturing environment
- Prior air freight experience
- International/Import experience is a plus
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Flexibility to work weekends and nights
- Forklift and general freight handling experience
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
- Experience with a contingent workforce during peak seasons
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds
Job Duties
- Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures, standards, and specifications for dock operations
- Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
- Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules
- Provide guidance to subordinates on goals and objectives on a weekly basis
- Maintain appropriate load plans
- Ensure proper maintenance of facility, forklift equipment, trailers and handling supplies
- Execute appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
- Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
- Maintain facility appearance, condition and security
- Perform facility inspections
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trailers
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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