Material Handler

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 safe working environment
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications :

What We Offer :

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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" publication.