• Material Handler

    Forward Air (Milwaukee, WI)


    Position: Material Handler

     

    The Material Handler is responsible for processing, verifying, and shipping materials while maintaining inventory accuracy using warehouse management software. Key duties include loading and unloading freight, managing proper inventory placement and retrieval, pushing and riding motorcycles, labeling shipments, packing and unpacking shipments and ensuring compliance with safety and reporting procedures.

    Core Responsibilities & Duties:

    + Process all aspects of materials using warehouse inventory software

    + Organize dock space for incoming shipments

    + Label and ship orders according to established procedures for each customer

    + Accurately pick and package all shipments

    + Ensure loads are secure

    + Inspect freight and follow appropriate reporting procedures

    + Verify all inbound and outbound materials

    + Provide prompt and accurate customer service

    + Maintain inventory of shipments and cargo in the warehouse

    + Arrange and maintain filing and recording systems

    + Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallet jacks and forklifts

    + Maintain a clean and save working environment

    + Other duties as assigned

    Job Requirements & Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or GED equivalent

    + Minimum of 2 years' experience of general warehouse knowledge

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + Excellent verbal and written communication

    + Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

    + Warehouse SAP Database Experience is a plus

    + Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

    + Must be able to push a motorcycle

    + Forklift experience

    + Motorcycle riding experience

    + Motorcycle license preferred

    + Ability to work under minimal supervision

    + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers

    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

     

    Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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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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