Cargo Handler

3 days ago


East Syracuse, NY, United States Forward Air Full time

Position: Cargo Handler

Schedule: Monday 12pm-8pm, Tuesday- Friday 1pm-8pm

Compensation: $20.31 per hour

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.

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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