Forklift Operator - Weekend & Night Shift Premiums

Forward Air Corporation; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation in Groveport, OH is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, and move freight in a multimodal terminal. You will operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and other MHE, scan cargo, and maintain accuracy in documentation. This role requires 3+ years of dock experience, a valid forklift certification, and fluency in English.

You must be able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance and work in a non-climate-controlled, loud environment. Weekend/Night schedules may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Valid forklift certification/licensure (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 recognize numbers, labels, barcodes, and freight markings accurately.
• Basic arithmetic to verify freight counts, quantities, and weights.
• Willingness and ability to learn basic computer systems and handheld scanners.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as pallets jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, etc.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Physical ability to stand/walk long hours and lift up to 75 lbs with assistance; tolerate temperature extremes and loud environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using forklifts and other MHE.
• Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors and trailers.
• Pack and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
• Assist drivers with loading/unloading following safety procedures.
• Label, scan, and track freight to ensure accuracy and documentation integrity.
• Identify damaged freight and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe dock and comply with OSHA and PPE standards.
• Support dock productivity and training of other Material Handlers.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Attendance

Safety awareness

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Dollies

Hand trucks

Reach trucks

Conveyors

Dock plates

Job description

Forward Air Corporation in Groveport, OH is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, and move freight in a multimodal terminal. You will operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and other MHE, scan cargo, and maintain accuracy in documentation. This role requires 3+ years of dock experience, a valid forklift certification, and fluency in English.

You must be able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance and work in a non-climate-controlled, loud environment. Weekend/Night schedules may apply.