Cargo Handler/Forklift Operator 2nd Shift at Forward Air Final Mile

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift operation, Freight handling, Loading and unloading, Scanner operation, Inventory tracking, Safety compliance, Communication, Problem solving, Teamwork, Pallet jack operation, Hand truck operation, Documentation verification

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Position: Cargo Handler/Forklift Operator 2nd Shift Pay Rate: $19 per hour Schedule: M-F 6pm - 2:30am Job Description: Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. Our Cargo 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. Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.

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Responsibilities

The Cargo Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of 53-foot commercial trailers using scanners and material handling equipment. They must also verify freight documentation and maintain a clean, organized working environment.