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Freight Handler

Tempe, AZ

$22.50 - $24.50/hr

... freight integrity ... As the most experienced team members without direct reports, they often assist with mentoring ...

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Freight Handler

Miami, FL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.25/hr

... freight integrity ... As the most experienced team members without direct reports, they often assist with mentoring ...

Forward Air

Freight Handler

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$22.50 - $24.50/hr

... freight integrity ... As the most experienced team members without direct reports, they often assist with mentoring ...

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Freight Handler

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Forward Air
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$19.60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, staging, scanning, and movement of freight. As certified forklift operators within the operation, they provide safe, accurate, and efficient loading, unloading, movement, and documentation of cargo/freight within a multimodal transportation terminal, intermodal yard, warehouse, or dock environment, directly contributing to productivity, workflow coordination, and freight integrity. As the most experienced team members without direct reports, they often assist with mentoring, guiding, and onboarding new Material Handlers and solving complex operational problems on the floor. 

Compensation: $19.60 per hour

Schedule: Sunday 10pm-6am, Tuesday- Friday 8pm-4am, onsite

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload freight using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, along with other appropriate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), such as pallet jacks, carts, and dollies, and approved physical lifting techniques. 

  • Move, stage, sort, and position freight between dock doors, trailers, and designated warehouse areas in accordance with operating procedures.

  • Pick, pack, and prepare items for shipping and delivery.

  • Assist drivers with loading and unloading activities following dock and safety procedures.

  • Label, scan, and track freight using handheld scanning devices and company systems to ensure accuracy and documentation integrity.

  • Identify damaged freight and promptly report issues, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to supervisory personnel.

  • Abide by all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dock environment, including work areas, tools, and MHE.

  • Perform tasks under appropriate supervision while learning equipment operation, safety protocols, and job procedures (for developing roles).

  • Support dock productivity, workflow efficiency, and overall operational goals.

  • Work assigned schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.

  • Safely and accurately handle oversized, high‑value, or complex freight.

  • Assist with dock coordination, workflow management, and problem resolution.

  • Prioritize freight and coordinate task assignments, sometimes acting in a lead capacity (without direct supervisory responsibility). 

  • Serve as a subject‑matter expert on dock operations, equipment, and

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