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  • ID
    #4861241
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    California
  • Date
    2020-09-22
  • Deadline
    2020-11-21

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Company Overview:

Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company, providing less-than-truckload (“LTL”), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services across the United States and in Canada. We are a highly respected transportation and logistics Company with revenues in excess of $1B annually. As an industry leader, we are dedicated to finding and developing the best people. We want individuals who share our core values and demonstrate a true passion for what we do. Forward Air offers excellent compensation and benefits packages to our employees, as well as tremendous growth opportunities for top performers.

Position: Forklift Operator

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Forklift Operators are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required. All necessary training and materials for this position are provided.

Core Responsibilities & 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 Requirements & Qualifications:

-Excellent communication and problem solving skills

-Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment

-Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed

-Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus

-Must be 18 or older

APPLY ONLINE: http://forwardair.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1336056&&custsort2=-1&custsort3=-1&#job

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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