Job Information
Forward Air Warehouse Lead in Olive Branch, Mississippi
Company Overview:
Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean and ground services, including supplemental services for enterprises dependent on the efficient movement of high value freight. Omni Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forward Air, a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. 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. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs.
Position: Warehouse Lead
Core Responsibilities & Duties:
Assign staff to verify counts, carton dimensions and reweigh shipments accurately, record amounts on reweigh & dim sheets
Process outbound shipments for drops at the TDG/Air carriers
Record all OS&D issues on paperwork and to the OS&D department
Receive inbound truckloads and ensure freight staged securely
Work with the office staff to expedite the processing of shipments
Certified operator of forklifts
Oversee labeling customer goods with identifying information for shippers’ BOL/cartage agent paperwork
Oversee loading freight into rail, ocean and OTR containers by hand or using material handling equipment per customer routing directions
Ensure that dock checks are performed to confirm accuracy of on hand inventory and physical location
Report all injuries, mishaps, damages, and problems to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
Ensure that all safety rules are always followed
Maintain a safe environment while you Open and or Close Facility
Support the maintenance of both the facility and equipment
Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse and dock as well as the area surrounding the facility
Support Facility Manager with escorting vendors for repairs and maintenance when needed
Support OS&D personnel with dock checks and damaged shipments
Follow all TSA rules and regulations
Other duties may be assigned as required
Compliance to company policies with respect to the employee handbook, safety regulations and use of company supplied equipment/resources
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner applying common sense understanding
Gather and analyze information skillfully
Plan and prioritize work activities utilizing the resources and reports available to complete required tasks productively and in a timely manner
Able to develop alternative solutions
Able to write clearly and informatively and present numerical data effectively and accurately.
Able to read and interpret written information
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform basic math skills including additions, subtraction, division and multiplication of whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Transoft
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
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About Us
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 (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication
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