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Position: Cargo HandlerPay Rate: Weekdays $19.00/hr Saturday & Sunday $22.00/hrSchedules Available: Thursday & Friday 9am - Finish , Saturday 8am - 7pm, Sunday 7am - FinishorSunday 7am - Finish, Monday 11am - Finish, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am - FinishForward 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 assignedJob 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 olderForward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.