Freight Handler/Forklift Operator

Forward Air Corp.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Washington is hiring a Freight Handler/Forklift Operator to join our fast-paced dock operation.

You will load and unload freight from 53 ft trailers and use scanners to track shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 90 lbs occasionally; forklift certification or the ability to obtain it is required; weekend and overtime availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Forklift knowledge is a plus.
• Must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload 53 ft trailers and operate scanners
• Use handheld scanners to track freight through the distribution network
• Label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
• Safely load/unload trailers with hand trucks, pallets jacks, and forklifts
• Obtain certification and safely operate forklift and machinery as required
• Verify freight documentation and condition to meet quality standards
• Frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift/move up to 90 pounds
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Forklift knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

Handheld scanners

Job description

Position: Freight Handler/ Forklift Operator

Compensation: $20.00 - $21.59

Job Description:

Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Freight Handlers are responsible for loading and unloading freight on our trailers in a safe and timely manner. Frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of freight is required. All necessary training and materials for this position are provided.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Responsible for the loading/unloading of 53 ft. commercial trailers and the operation of scanners
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight through our distribution network
• Accurately label boxes and prepare freight for shipment
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallets jack and forklifts
• Must be able to obtain certification and safely operate forklift and other machinery as required
• Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & 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

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.