Dockworker (Hostler) - Afternoon Shift

XPO • Franklin, WI

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About The Position

XPO is hiring a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers around its property, operate a hostler and other equipment, and load freight. The role involves safely handling heavy equipment and freight, tracking shipments with mobile devices, and working on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. The position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts due to changing freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Experienced forklift operators can start at $31.97 per hour. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
• Must pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire physical essential functions test.
• Availability 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.
• 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 and safely walk and stand for extended periods.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full health insurance starting on day one.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Up to 13 days of PTO during 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