What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Lead position at Forward Air Corporation?
Job Description
Position: Warehouse Associate Lead
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate Lead is responsible for their departmental organization, scheduling of staff, and directing of the warehouse on a day-to-day work plan. This individual is responsible for contributing to warehouse safety, assignment accuracy, productivity levels, and facility maintenance. The Warehouse Associate Lead will assist in coordinating warehouse activities under the direction of the Supervisor or Manager.
Core Responsibilities & Duties
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
Position: Warehouse Associate Lead
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate Lead is responsible for their departmental organization, scheduling of staff, and directing of the warehouse on a day-to-day work plan. This individual is responsible for contributing to warehouse safety, assignment accuracy, productivity levels, and facility maintenance. The Warehouse Associate Lead will assist in coordinating warehouse activities under the direction of the Supervisor or Manager.
Core Responsibilities & Duties
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to maximize warehouse efficiency
- Support and implement the company’s initiatives to promote positive employee morale and team building
- Enforce warehouse safety programs to provide a safe and clean work environment
- Provide direction and motivation for the floor team to promote efficiency, quality, and accuracy
- Monitor warehouse overtime
- Assist in distributing work to associates to meet daily production goals
- Assist in training for new hires and additional training for the team as needed
- Identify and communicate safety hazards or incidents
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to operate various types of equipment including manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, etc.
- Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point and Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with candidates and employees
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule
- Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties effectively
- 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)
- A great place to work with a terrific culture
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
