Forklift Operator

Forward Air Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Cargo Handler to load and unload freight from 53 ft trailers using scanners and forklifts. You will handle frequent lifting, pulling, and carrying of freight, with training provided to perform duties safely.

Ideal candidates are strong team players who communicate well, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and can work weekends with overtime as needed. Compensation is $19.75 per hour, plus safety-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload of 53 ft. trailers and operate scanners.
• Use handheld scanners to track and maneuver freight.
• Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment.
• Safely load/unload with hand trucks, pallets jacks and forklifts.
• Obtain certification and operate forklift as required.
• Verify documentation and freight condition for quality.
• Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds; occasional up to 90 pounds.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Team player

Weekend/overtime flexibility

Tools

Forklift knowledge

Job description

Position: Cargo Handler

Compensation $19.75 per hour

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6 AM - 2 PM

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Cargo Handlers 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

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.