Warehouse Supervisor

Position: Warehouse Supervisor 

Compensation:  $27.00 per hour

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Oversee loading and unloading of trucks from the warehouse

• Perform final verification of counts, box dimensions, and reweigh shipments accurately and maintain appropriate records

• Insure timely and accurate completion of all required shipping and receiving documentation

• Oversee the labeling of customer goods with identifying information per shippers’ paperwork

• Organize and maintain the warehouse to ensure all freight is appropriately labeled and placed in designated areas

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of warehouse, dock area, and yard

• Ensure dock and yard checks are performed to ensure accuracy of inventory and physical location of trailers and equipment

• Report all injuries, mishaps, damages, and issues to immediate manager

• Review all warehouse staff hours to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal overtime

• Create Bill of Ladings and other paperwork necessary for shipping products

• Manage on-site security guards

• Load freight into rail, ocean, and over the road containers by hand or using equipment per customer rotating guide

• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years supervisory experience in a logistics environment

• Forklift certified a plus

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to lead a successful team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with all levels of operation

• Ability to perform basic math functions

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

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 

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