Night Shift Forklift Operator & Dock Specialist

Forward Air Corp.; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Earth City, MO is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, stage, and move freight in a multimodal terminal. You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment, document cargo movements, and support dock productivity while maintaining safety and freight integrity.

Schedule is Mon - Fri 4pm – 12am with a $20/hour pay rate. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification, 3+ years dock/warehouse experience, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification required.
• 3+ years of dock or warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and other MHE.
• Move, stage, sort, and position freight between 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 to ensure accuracy and documentation integrity.

Skills

3+ years dock/warehouse experience

English communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Reach trucks

Job description

Forward Air Corp. in Earth City, MO is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely load, unload, stage, and move freight in a multimodal terminal. You will operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment, document cargo movements, and support dock productivity while maintaining safety and freight integrity.

Schedule is Mon - Fri 4pm – 12am with a $20/hour pay rate. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, forklift certification, 3+ years dock/warehouse experience, and