Material Handler

Position: Material Handling Agent

Compensation: $24.00

The Material Handling Agent is responsible for processing, verifying, and shipping materials while maintaining inventory accuracy using warehouse management software. Key duties include loading and unloading freight, conducting cycle counts, labeling shipments, and ensuring compliance with safety and reporting procedures.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Process all aspects of materials using warehouse inventory software  
• Label and ship orders according to established procedures for each customer 
• Accurately pick and weigh all shipments 
• Inspect freight and follow appropriate reporting procedures  
• Assist with inventory and cycle counts 
• Rotate and re-stock shelves according to inventory procedures 
• Verify all inbound and outbound materials 
• Provide prompt and accurate customer service 
• Arrange and maintain filing and recording systems 
• Document monthly activities for period end reporting 
• Safely load and unload trailers by utilizing equipment such as hand trucks/pallet jacks and forklifts 
• Shrink wrap freight pallets 
• Maintain a clean and save working environment 
• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent 
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of general warehouse knowledge  
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. 
• Warehouse Oracle Database Experience is a plus 
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds  
• Forklift Certification preferred 
• Ability to work under minimal supervision 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and managers 

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Paid time off within the first year of employment, sick time and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Commuter benefit plan
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness program
• A great place to work with a terrific culture

Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs
We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.