Forklift Operator: Night/Weekend Shift Premium

Forward Air Corporation; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator in Groveport, OH. The role focuses on safe, accurate loading, unloading, staging, and movement of freight within a multimodal terminal environment.

Candidates should be prepared to mentor others and handle complex tasks as needed. Day-to-day duties include operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts, scanning and documenting cargo, and maintaining a clean, organized dock area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dock or warehouse experience required.
• Valid forklift certification/licensure before operating equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks and other MHE.
• Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors, trailers, and warehouse areas.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Basic arithmetic

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Forklift certification training

Pallet jacks

Job description

Forward Air Corporation is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator in Groveport, OH. The role focuses on safe, accurate loading, unloading, staging, and movement of freight within a multimodal terminal environment.

Candidates should be prepared to mentor others and handle complex tasks as needed. Day-to-day duties include operating sit-down/stand-up forklifts, scanning and documenting cargo, and maintaining a clean, organized dock area.