Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $36,000.00 - $68,000.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Forward Air is a premier logistics and ground transportation company specializing in air freight and expedited less-than-truckload (LTL) services across North America. Established in 1990, Forward Air has developed a strong reputation for providing reliable, cost-effective, and time-definite shipping solutions. The company serves a wide variety of customers, including logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger and cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers. Its extensive network includes over 90 strategically located facilities near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers, and more than 300 additional points through its Complete Cartage service, which supplements linehaul operations with final-mile... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of five years supervisory experience in a high-volume fast-paced transportation or logistics environment
- Prior experience in air freight operations
- Ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends
- Ability to lift frequently up to fifty pounds and occasionally up to ninety pounds
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and safety regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software
- Valid forklift certification or experience
- Ability to handle fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Job Qualifications
- 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
- Understand P&L statements and analyze areas for production improvement
- Willing to work various shifts and days per week
- Prior air freight experience is required
- International/import experience is a plus
- Must have five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in a high-volume fast-paced transportation environment
- Must possess demonstrated leadership ability
- Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
- Knowledge of hazardous materials handling
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
- Must be flexible to work weekends and nights
- Forklift and general freight handling experience
Job Duties
- Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures standards and specifications for dock operations
- Guarantee FA audit compliance within all areas of the operation
- Review terminal operating reports and adjust labor schedules for increased efficiencies
- Create onboarding strategies for hiring training and overall employee retention
- Focus on employee development organic growth through cross-training and D.R.I.V.E. reviews
- Ensure accurate daily asset reporting trailers forklifts TAP scanners load bars and containers
- Manage and react to day-to-day operational requirements in a professional and timely manner
- Drive KPIs set forth by Terminal Manager
- 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
- Ensure appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
- Coordinate work assignments monitor performance and provide training on relevant job duties
- Provide a clean safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers
- Foster safe handling loading unloading and storage of hazardous materials as provided by the Department of Transportation
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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