Freight Dock Specialist - Forklift Certified & Mentor

Forward Air Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for the safe, accurate loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight in a multimodal terminal or warehouse. This role requires 3+ years of dock/warehouse experience and a valid forklift certification; must operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and handheld scanners.

You will support safety programs, maintain a clean dock, and help onboard new Material Handlers, while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using forklifts and other MHE.
• Move, stage, sort, and position freight to dock doors and designated areas.
• Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
• Assist drivers with loading/unloading following safety procedures.
• Label, scan, and track freight for accuracy.

Skills

English communication

Basic arithmetic

MHE operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Freight-tracking devices

Job description

Forward Air Corporation in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for the safe, accurate loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight in a multimodal terminal or warehouse. This role requires 3+ years of dock/warehouse experience and a valid forklift certification; must operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and handheld scanners.

You will support safety programs, maintain a clean dock, and help onboard new Material Handlers, while