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Forward Air

Terminal Manager

Romulus, MI

$110K/yr

Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers * Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules

Forward Air Corporation

Terminal Manager

Romulus, MI · On-site

$110K/yr

Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers * Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules

Forward Air

Terminal Manager

Romulus, MI · On-site

$110K/yr

Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers * Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules

Home Depot

Warehouse Associate

Warren, MI · On-site

$15 - $17.75/hr

... hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, motorized conveyors, or other material handling equipment. They safely operate forklifts or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading ...

Home Depot

Warehouse Associate

Warren, MI

$15 - $17.75/hr

... hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, motorized conveyors, or other material handling equipment. They safely operate forklifts or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading ...

Caniff

Delivery Truck Driver

Hamtramck, MI

$18 - $22/hr

... trucks (with lift gate) & 26ft. box truck. Position Details: * Candidate's experience should ... Checking, loading/unloading and securing product to your delivery vehicle. * Compliance with all ...

Aampower

Material Handler/Shipping Technician

Oxford, MI

$15 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for safely moving materials throughout the facility, loading and unloading trucks, receiving incoming shipments, and ensuring finished goods are shipped accurately and on ...

KSI Collision Parts

Non CDL Transfer Driver

Romulus, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

They will also assist in properly loading and unloading the truck to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of the parts. Responsibilities * Safely operate a 26ft box truck to transport auto parts ...

iMBranded

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Traveling Millwork Installer

Detroit, MI · Remote

$21 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Heavy lifting of products/materials/tools, both loading and unloading trucks * The ability to safely and effectively use an array of finish carpentry tools related to the installation and maintenance ...

Holiday Market

Catering Driver

Royal Oak, MI

$15/hr

Loading and unloading trucks/vans * Able to lift up to 50 pounds * Able to follow directions and self-motivate * Picking up and returning event rentals when needed * Loading and unloading stock ...

Ryder

Truck Driver CDL A No Weekends Solo

Riverview, MI

$1.6K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Touch- Screen doors and Hardware Ryder Drivers operate well-maintained, safe trucks, 36 months or ... Loading/Unloading freight or assisting in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading unloading trucks in Detroit, MI is $16.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $17.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Terminal Manager

Forward Air

Romulus, MI

$110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position: Terminal Manager

Pay: $110k per year

Job Description:
Forward Air, Inc. is seeking a capable and career-oriented Terminal Manager to lead our fast-paced shipping/dock operation. The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate all activities of dockworkers and other support personnel. He/she will provide planning for, direction to, and will control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts. In addition, he/she will provide dockworker training, performance feed-back, and provide disciplinary recommendations when necessary.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures, standards, and specifications for dock operations
  • Guarantee audit compliance within all areas of the operation
  • Review terminal operating reports and adjust labor schedules for increased efficiencies
  • Create onboarding strategies for hiring, training and overall employee retention
  • Focus on employee development: organic growth through cross-training
  • Ensure accurate daily asset reporting: Trailers, Forklifts, TAP Scanners, Load Bars and Containers
  • Manage and react to day-to-day operational requirements in a professional and timely manner
  • Directly supervise all activities of dockworkers and support personnel engaged in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
  • Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules
  • Ensure appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
  • Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
  • Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers
  • Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of Hazardous Materials as provided by the Department of Transportation
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to drive performance of direct reports and lead a team in a lean manufacturing environment
  • Understand P&L statements and analyze areas for production improvement.
  • Must be willing to work various shifts and days per week.
  • International/Import experience is a plus
  • Minimum 3 years management experience
  • Degree preferred
  • Transportation experience preferred
  • Demonstrated operational management experience of minimum 15 person unit or larger required
  • Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
  • Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
  • Must be flexible to work weekends and nights
  • Forklift and general freight handling experience

Skills:

  • Ideal candidate will possess a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
  • Excellent communication and problem solving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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