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Position: Warehouse Administrator

Job Description:

The Warehouse Administrator is responsible for managing administrative tasks within the warehouse, ensuring smooth operations, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication between departments. This role supports warehouse staff, monitors inventory, and maintains compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and warehouse transactions.

Process incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.

Coordinate with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams for efficient warehouse operations.

Track inventory levels and report discrepancies to management.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Assist in scheduling deliveries, managing logistics paperwork, and optimizing warehouse workflows.

Support warehouse staff with administrative needs, including data entry, filing, and correspondence.

Monitor warehouse equipment and supplies, coordinating maintenance and restocking as needed.

Prepare reports related to warehouse performance, stock levels, and shipments.

Address and resolve any administrative issues affecting warehouse operations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

2+ years of experience in warehouse administration or a similar role.

Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Familiarity with logistics and warehouse safety procedures is a plus.

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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