Warehouse Porter

Forward Air Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays and PTO

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. is seeking a warehouse porter to maintain cleanliness, order, and safety within a busy facility in Irving, Texas. The role covers waste disposal, cleaning, minor maintenance, and supporting warehouse staff to keep operations efficient and hazard-free.

Base pay is $20.50 per hour, with several schedule options. The company emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance across shifts to support receiving, shipping, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina: ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail: ensuring cleanliness and organization, identifying potential hazards, and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Time management: ability to prioritize tasks and complete them efficiently.
• Communication skills: effectively communicating with supervisors and other team members.
• Safety awareness: understanding and adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Equipment operation: ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, when required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Maintenance: Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash and recycling bins. Cleaning and maintaining floors, racking, and general areas.
• Waste Disposal: Transporting trash and waste to designated disposal areas and compacting cardboard using trash compactors or designated tools.
• Organization and Stocking: Organizing and removing trash, recycling, and surplus materials from the facility. May also involve restocking shelves and organizing inventory.
• Safety and Hazard Management: Performing daily property walks to identify and address potential hazards. Ensuring a safe working environment and adhering to safety procedures.
• Supporting Warehouse Operations: Assisting with receiving and shipping, including loading and unloading trucks, palletizing products, and preparing orders.
• Inventory Control: Assisting with inventory counts and ensuring accurate stock levels.
• General Support: Providing general support to the warehouse team with various tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Communication: Communicating with supervisors and other team members regarding any issues, maintenance needs, or supply requests.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Job description

• Locations 3800 Cabell Drive, Irving, TX, 75063, US
• Job Category Operations: Individual Contributors
• Job Category Logistics and Transportation
• Job Function Operations

Job Description

A warehouse porter is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, order, and safety within a warehouse facility. Their duties include waste disposal, cleaning, assisting with minor maintenance, and supporting other warehouse staff. They ensure the warehouse remains a functional and hazard-free environment.

Compensation

• Base Pay: $20.50/ hour

Available Schedules

Schedule 1

• Monday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
• Tuesday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
• Thursday: OFF
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday: OFF
• Sunday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
  

Schedule 2

• Monday: OFF
• Tuesday: OFF
• Thursday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
• Friday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
• Saturday: 6:00AM-2:00PM
• Sunday: OFF
  

Schedule 3

• Monday: 6:00PM-2:00AM
• Tuesday: 6:00PM-2:00AM
• Thursday: OFF
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday: OFF
• Sunday: 6:00PM-2:00AM
  

Schedule 4

• Monday: OFF
• Tuesday: OFF
• Thursday: 6:00PM-2:00AM
• Friday: 6:00PM-2:00AM
• Saturday: 6:00PM-2:00AM
• Sunday: OFF

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Maintenance:
  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash and recycling bins. Cleaning and maintaining floors, racking, and general areas.
  • Waste Disposal:
  • Transporting trash and waste to designated disposal areas and compacting cardboard using trash compactors or designated tools.
  • Organization and Stocking:
  • Organizing and removing trash, recycling, and surplus materials from the facility. May also involve restocking shelves and organizing inventory.
  • Safety and Hazard Management:
  • Performing daily property walks to identify and address potential hazards. Ensuring a safe working environment and adhering to safety procedures.
• Supporting Warehouse Operations:
  • Assisting with receiving and shipping, including loading and unloading trucks, palletizing products, and preparing orders.
• Inventory Control:
  • Assisting with inventory counts and ensuring accurate stock levels.
• General Support:
  • Providing general support to the warehouse team with various tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Communication:
  • Communicating with supervisors and other team members regarding any issues, maintenance needs, or supply requests.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring cleanliness and organization, identifying potential hazards, and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicating with supervisors and other team members.
• Safety Awareness: Understanding and adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, when required.

In summary, a warehouse porter is a vital member of the warehouse team, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized environment that supports the efficient functioning of the warehouse operations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10-25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
• Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.
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