Night Forklift Operator - $21/hr + $2 Diff, Mentor

Forward Air Corp.; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forward Air Corp. in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, and move freight in a multimodal dock environment.

You’ll operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, scan cargo, and maintain documentation while supporting dock productivity on nights. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM, with compensation of $21.00 per hour plus a $2 shift differential.

Qualifikationen

• Education: 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.
• Able to recognize labels, barcodes, and freight markings accurately, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Willingness to learn and use handheld scanners and freight-tracking devices.
• Able to safely operate MHE such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks with training.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Aufgaben

• Load and unload freight using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks.
• Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors and trailers.
• Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading following safety procedures.
• Label, scan, and track freight to ensure accuracy and documentation integrity.
• Identify damaged freight and report safety or equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe dock environment and use PPE as required.
• Learn equipment operation and safety protocols while performing tasks.
• Support dock productivity and overall operational goals.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Arithmetic

Regular attendance

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Freight-tracking devices

Pallet jacks

Jobbeschreibung

Forward Air Corp. in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, and move freight in a multimodal dock environment.

You’ll operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, scan cargo, and maintain documentation while supporting dock productivity on nights. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM, with compensation of $21.00 per hour plus a $2 shift differential.