Dockworker (Hostler)

XPO • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dockworker (Hostler) moves trailers throughout XPO property and uses motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, to handle freight. The role includes efficiently loading freight at least one day per week, operating a hostler in all types of weather, and safely operating heavy equipment, including moving, positioning, and connecting or disconnecting a converter dolly. Workers follow company safety policies and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. The loading dock is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Tractor/trailer experience (3-axle tractor, 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.
• Desire to succeed with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers throughout the property.
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Efficiently load freight a minimum of one day per week.
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather.
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning, and connecting or disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight or pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
• Work safely and efficiently while adhering to company safety policies.
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.

Benefits

• Experienced forklift operators can start at $30.13 per hour.
• Full health insurance on day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over the first year.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed