Forward Air Corporation

Operations Team Lead_SFO3321_POS000904

Forward Air Corporation  •  $27/hr  •  Union City, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Position Title - Operations Lead

Compensation- $27.00 per hour

The Operations Lead role is responsible for employee onboarding, safety trainings, facility upkeeping. This role will focus on administrative tasks, organization & communication across multiple departments. This lead position will follow established procedures to ensure the completion of trainings & documentation as required by management. Responsible for driving safety awareness & policy changes as instructed by upper management. Maintain flexibility to assist in other warehouse roles based on business needs. Follow Standard Operating Procedures & KPI’s that maximize load management efficiency

Utilizes available tools including, but not limited to, Microsoft programs, LMS software, Onboarding packets & emails for successful documentation, communication.

Job Duties (not limited to the list below)

  • Each employee is expected to communicate with all teams in a respectful and professional manner; exhibit mature behavior in dealing with challenging situations.

  • Support and implement the company’s initiatives to promote positive morale and team building

  • Work with HR & leaders to ensure all employees are up to date on their LMS trainings

  • Complete onboarding for all new employees utilizing our onboarding packets with support of Recruiting Team

  • Complete basic warehouse trainings & provide necessary tools for success

  • Have a high impact on first impressions to demonstrate our company’s driven culture to succeed

  • Complete daily/monthly facility safety checks & document accordingly

  • Drive Safety efforts through weekly trainings as directed by our safety team and Manager

  • Assist with supply ordering, organization & storage

  • Provides support to other departments in the operation when the workload requires it

Requirements, Skills & Abilities include but not limited to:

  • Follows work-safe practices.

  • Operates various pieces of equipment (pallet jack, handheld scanner, desktop computer, scale,etc)

  • Demonstrate a commitment to our company's core values.

  • Interact with management and work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks.

  • Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.

  • Attention to detail

  • Proficient ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, English and Spanish

  • Proficient math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication)

  • Proficient computer skills (keyboard; emails, opening, closing, and saving documents)

  • Must be able to bend and lift 50 lbs. and work on your feet for the entire shift.

  • Must be able and willing to frequently bend, squat, twist, push/pull to retrieve inventory and packing items throughout the shift

  • Must be able to work on your feet for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

  • Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality, and productivity, etc.

  • Must be flexible with scheduling, work overtime as business dictates.

Forward Air Corporation

About Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air has been a leader in the expedited ground transportation industry for over 40 years. Our portfolio of services has evolved to meet each customer’s unique shipping needs, including expedited linehaul (TL & LTL), pick-up and delivery, intermodal drayage, pool distribution, and specialized temperature-controlled logistics services.

At Forward, we drive industry innovation and continuously strive to develop better technologies, systems, and tools for our customers throughout North America – to keep your business moving forward. We are more than a transportation company. As a single resource for your shipping needs, we are your supply chain partner.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Greeneville, Tennessee
Year Founded
1993
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