Forklift Operator

Shelby, Iowa

XPO
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What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPOMinimum qualifications:
•   Be at least 18 years of age
•   Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
•   Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends Preferred qualifications:
•   Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry
•   Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment
•   Experience loading and unloading trailers
•   Strong attention to detail and desire to succeed About the Forklift Operator jobPay, benefits and more:
•   Pay starts at $20.92/hour
•   Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
•   Life and disability insurance
•   Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
•   10 paid company holidays
•   401(k) option with company match
•   Education assistance
•   This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position What you'll do on a typical day:
•   Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight
•   Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift
•   Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies
•   Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies
•   Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments
•   Work on a dock that is not climate-controlled for extended periods Forklift Operators are required to:
•   Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.)
•   Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
•   Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary About XPOXPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

Date Posted: 16 November 2024
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