Warehouse Associate

Forward Air Corporation; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Warehouse Associate to join their team. You will be responsible for fulfilling customer order activities while ensuring safety and productivity in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and various shift options available.

Benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Company provided life insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance options

401(k) plan

Commuter benefit plan

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Able to manually lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in email and networking applications.
• Flexible with shift hours based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload freight from trucks.
• Manage warehouse inventory including scanning.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.

Skills

Safety Management

Operational Expertise

Inventory Management

Tools

Email

Networking programs

Spreadsheets

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Available Schedule: Monday through Friday 5:00 AM - 1:40 PM, Monday through Friday 1:50 PM - 10:30 PM or Monday through Friday 10:00 AM - 6:40 PM

Compensation: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of our distribution facility. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment. Will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (receiving, order filling, picking, shipping, packing, returns, replenishing, inventory, and value-added service) on a regular basis.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Available Schedule: Monday through Friday 5:00 AM - 1:40 PM, Monday through Friday 1:50 PM - 10:30 PM or Monday through Friday 10:00 AM - 6:40 PM

Compensation: $18.00-$19.00 per hour

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of our distribution facility. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment. Will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (receiving, order filling, picking, shipping, packing, returns, replenishing, inventory, and value-added service) on a regular basis.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Safely load and unload freight from trucks and trailers
• Secure freight and remove excess equipment from trailers
• Attach and remove trailer identifiers, such as magnets and decals
• Collect and distribute paperwork to and from drivers
• Dock and move trailers through the yard as needed
• Clean freight and prepare trailers for use
• Identify and report any trailer damage for repairs
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with supervisor instructions
• Fulfill customer and supervisor orders promptly and accurately
• Manage warehouse inventory, including scanning, marking, and labeling freight and paperwork
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be able to manually lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be proficient in using email, networking programs (including Slack and Teams), and spreadsheets (including Airtable and Excel)
• Must be flexible with shift hours based on operational demands
• Must be able to frequently bend, squat, push and pull to retrieve inventory
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time, and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• A great place to work with a terrific culture
  
  

About Us

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 " Americas Most Trustworthy Companies " publication

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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