Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets.

At XPO Logistics, 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.

Pay, benefits and more.


* Pay starts at $22.50/hour


* Additional $1.80/hour shift premium for nights



* 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday, 9:00pm - 5:00am


* Full health insurance on day one


* Life and disability insurance


* Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year


* 9 paid company holidays


* 401(k) option with company match


* Education assistance

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, forklift and by hand


* 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 of time

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you'll need:


* To be at least 18 years of age


* Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator


* Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, due to varying freight volumes

It'd be great if you also have:


* Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry


* Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment


* Experience loading and unloading trailers


* Desire to succeed with a strong attention to detail

This job requires the ability to:


* Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs.

frequently and greater than 70 lbs.

occasionally)


* Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack, forklift and by hand


* Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time 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

Be part of something big.

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...