Forklift Operator: Night/Weekend Shift (Premium Pay)

Forward Air Corp.; Groveport (OH); Vor Ort; USD 33.062 - 37.195; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forward Air Corp. is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, stage, and move freight in a multimodal terminal or warehouse environment. You will use sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts and other MHE, following safety guidelines and documentation procedures.

The role requires 3+ years of dock experience, a valid forklift certification, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime. Candidates must be able to lift heavy freight and operate scanning tools and freight-tracking systems.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain before operating equipment.
• 3+ years of dock or warehouse experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Experience operating MHE and basic computer systems.
• Ability to read labels, barcodes, and freight documentation.

Aufgaben

• Load and unload freight using sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts and reach trucks, plus other MHE.
• Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors, trailers, and warehouse areas.
• Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading following safety procedures.
• Label, scan, and track freight using handheld devices and systems.

Kenntnisse

Forklift certification

Dock experience

English proficiency

MHE operation

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Reach trucks

Dollies

Handheld scanners

Jobbeschreibung

Forward Air Corp. is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, stage, and move freight in a multimodal terminal or warehouse environment. You will use sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts and other MHE, following safety guidelines and documentation procedures.

The role requires 3+ years of dock experience, a valid forklift certification, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime. Candidates must be able to lift heavy freight and operate scanning tools and freight-tracking systems.