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Position: Warehouse Lead

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

+ Assign staff to verify counts, carton dimensions and reweigh shipments accurately, record amounts on reweigh & dim sheets

+ Process outbound shipments for drops at the TDG/Air carriers

+ Record all OS&D issues on paperwork and to the OS&D department

+ Receive inbound truckloads and ensure freight staged securely

+ Work with the office staff to expedite the processing of shipments

+ Certified operator of forklifts

+ Oversee labeling customer goods with identifying information for shippers’ BOL/cartage agent paperwork

+ Oversee loading freight into rail, ocean and OTR containers by hand or using material handling equipment per customer routing directions

+ Ensure that dock checks are performed to confirm accuracy of on hand inventory and physical location

+ Report all injuries, mishaps, damages, and problems to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager

+ Ensure that all safety rules are always followed

+ Maintain a safe environment while you Open and or Close Facility

+ Support the maintenance of both the facility and equipment

+ Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and dock as well as the area surrounding the facility

+ Support Facility Manager with escorting vendors for repairs and maintenance when needed

+ Support OS&D personnel with dock checks and damaged shipments

+ Follow all TSA rules and regulations

+ Compliance to company policies with respect to the employee handbook, safety regulations and use of company supplied equipment/resources

+ Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

+ Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner applying common sense understanding

+ Gather and analyze information skillfully

+ Plan and prioritize work activities utilizing the resources and reports available to complete required tasks productively and in a timely manner

+ Able to develop alternative solutions

+ Able to write clearly and informatively and present numerical data effectively and accurately

+ Able to read and interpret written information

+ Maintain confidentiality

+ Ability to perform basic math skills including additions, subtraction, division and multiplication of whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

+ Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail

+ Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Transoft

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

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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 (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication

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