Dockworker (Hostler)

XPO•Baltimore, MD

13d•$26 - $32

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers throughout its property and support freight loading and shipment tracking. The role involves operating a hostler and other motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, in all types of weather. The position also requires safely handling heavy equipment and connecting or disconnecting converter dollies. Employees must follow company safety policies and work on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. The expected pay range is $26.36 to $31.97 per hour, with pay on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and skill set. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. Applicants receiving a conditional offer may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to perform basic math calculations with and without a calculator.
Pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire physical essential functions test.
Be available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Tractor/trailer experience, including a 3-axle tractor and 53-foot trailer.
Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry.
Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload environment.
Experience loading and unloading trailers.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
A desire to succeed and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Move trailers throughout the property.
Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
Efficiently load freight at least one day per week.
Operate a hostler in all types of weather; walk and stand safely for extended periods.
Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving and positioning converter dollies and connecting or disconnecting them; the average weight or pull force is approximately 128 lbs.
Work safely and efficiently while adhering to company safety policies.
Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally.
Reach, including above the head; bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel.
Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.