Dockworker (Hostler)

XPO - Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Dockworker (Hostler) at XPO, you will be responsible for moving trailers throughout the property and using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts. You will efficiently load freight at least once a week and operate a hostler in all types of weather. The role requires you to safely walk and stand for extended periods and operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning, and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs. You will also need to work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers throughout the property
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift
• Efficiently load freight a minimum of 1 day per week
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly
• Work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• A valid driver's license
• Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
• To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test
• Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Nice-to-haves

• Tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)
• Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry
• Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to succeed with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Experienced forklift operators can start at $27.59/hour
• Full health insurance on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance