Material Handler
Forward Air Corp., Kansas City, MO, United States
Locations 8600 NE Underground Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64161, US (On-site)
Job Category Operations: Individual Contributors
About Us
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.
Job Description
Position: Material Handler
Job Description:
The Material Handler is responsible for executing day-to-day warehouse tasks to support safe, efficient, and accurate inbound, outbound, inventory, and fulfillment activities. This role works as part of the Contract Logistics warehouse team to ensure product is received, stored, handled, and shipped in accordance with operational standards. The Material Handler plays a key role in maintaining productivity, quality, and safety while supporting overall customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
Load and unload freight safely and efficiently, ensuring accuracy of shipments and documentation.
Accurately pick and stage orders to meet customer requirements and service levels.
Operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) in a safe and compliant manner, as required.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, handled, and stored according to company standards.
Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning, counting, and system updates.
Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or operational issues to leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Comply with all safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
Respond to changing priorities and workload demands as needed.
All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/equivalent required.
1+ year of warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or RF scanning devices preferred.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safe work practices.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Equipment: Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks (with company-assisted certification/training), and/or other specialized MHE as required by the site.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Physical Demands: Extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting for 8-12 hours per/shift, with the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50lbs without assistance, with occasional lifting of freight up to 75lbs with assistance or mechanical aids throughout each 8-12 hour shift, multiple times per/week.
Vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment.
Environment: Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, including frequent exposure to temperature extremes (both hot and cold), occasional outdoor work and/or exposure to precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, etc.), regular exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation:
Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
Health:
Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
Wealth:
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
Time:
7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually.
Culture:
A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Agencies:
The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
Work Authorization:
Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI):
The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.
Recruitment Fraud:
We will only contact you from @forwardair.com or @omnilogistics.com emails (system messages may come from @workflow.email.us-phoenix-1.ocs.oraclecloud.com). If reached via Indeed or LinkedIn, verify recruiters by reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We will never request sensitive personal information outside secure systems, nor ask for purchases. Report suspected scams to the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General .
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Job Category Operations: Individual Contributors
About Us
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.
Job Description
Position: Material Handler
Job Description:
The Material Handler is responsible for executing day-to-day warehouse tasks to support safe, efficient, and accurate inbound, outbound, inventory, and fulfillment activities. This role works as part of the Contract Logistics warehouse team to ensure product is received, stored, handled, and shipped in accordance with operational standards. The Material Handler plays a key role in maintaining productivity, quality, and safety while supporting overall customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Perform daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
Load and unload freight safely and efficiently, ensuring accuracy of shipments and documentation.
Accurately pick and stage orders to meet customer requirements and service levels.
Operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) in a safe and compliant manner, as required.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, handled, and stored according to company standards.
Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning, counting, and system updates.
Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or operational issues to leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Comply with all safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
Respond to changing priorities and workload demands as needed.
All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements:
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/equivalent required.
1+ year of warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Basic understanding of warehouse processes including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping.
Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or RF scanning devices preferred.
Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safe work practices.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Equipment: Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (MHE) such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, order pickers, pallet riders, conveyors, dock plates, dock levelers, sit-down/stand-up forklifts and reach trucks (with company-assisted certification/training), and/or other specialized MHE as required by the site.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Physical Demands: Extensive standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting for 8-12 hours per/shift, with the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry freight up to 50lbs without assistance, with occasional lifting of freight up to 75lbs with assistance or mechanical aids throughout each 8-12 hour shift, multiple times per/week.
Vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills sufficient to work safely in a noisy dock environment.
Environment: Ability to work safely around moving equipment, vehicles, and freight in a non-climate-controlled environment, including frequent exposure to temperature extremes (both hot and cold), occasional outdoor work and/or exposure to precipitation (rain, sleet, snow, etc.), regular exposure to moving equipment, vehicle traffic, exhaust, dust, and moderate to loud noise.
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation:
Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
Health:
Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
Wealth:
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
Time:
7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually.
Culture:
A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Agencies:
The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
Work Authorization:
Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1, H-1, H-2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI):
The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.
Recruitment Fraud:
We will only contact you from @forwardair.com or @omnilogistics.com emails (system messages may come from @workflow.email.us-phoenix-1.ocs.oraclecloud.com). If reached via Indeed or LinkedIn, verify recruiters by reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We will never request sensitive personal information outside secure systems, nor ask for purchases. Report suspected scams to the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General .
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