Forklift Operator & Freight Handler – On-Site

Forward Air Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. is hiring Freight Handlers for an on-site role at our WA facility. You will load and unload freight from 53 ft trailers, operate scanners, label shipments, and prepare freight for dispatch, while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to work weekends and overtime. Forklift knowledge is a plus; must be 18+ to apply.

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.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload freight from 53 ft trailers and operate scanners.
• Use handheld scanners to track and maneuver freight through the network.
• Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Weekend/overtime flex

Forklift knowledge

18+ age requirement

Tools

Forklift operation

Handheld scanners

Job description

Forward Air Corp. is hiring Freight Handlers for an on-site role at our WA facility. You will load and unload freight from 53 ft trailers, operate scanners, label shipments, and prepare freight for dispatch, while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates possess strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility to work weekends and overtime. Forklift knowledge is a plus; must be 18+ to apply.