Dockworker (Hostler)

XPO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position where Dockworker (Hostlers) will move trailers throughout the property, use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift. They will efficiently load freight a minimum of 1 day per week, operate a hostler in all types of weather, and safely walk and stand for extended periods. Responsibilities also include safely operating heavy equipment, such as moving, positioning, and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs. Dockworker (Hostlers) are required to work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies and 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
• 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
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally
• Reach (including above your 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' 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

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
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
• Work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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