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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company specializes in expedited less-than-truckload services, providing local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage through a comprehensive national network of terminals. Forward Air also offers truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services to and from seaports and railheads, as well as dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. In addition to its core offerings, Forward Air operates Omni Logistics, a global provider of air, ocean, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Management experience (5-7 years preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Management, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering preferred
- Prior air freight experience
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Flexible to work weekends and nights
- Forklift and general freight handling experience
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations
- Ability to lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment
Job Qualifications
- Must have management experience (5-7 years preferred), 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 is required
- International/Import experience is a plus
- Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
- Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Must be flexible 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
- 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
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 Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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