Forklift Operator - Part-Time

XPO•Burnsville, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Forklift Operator position at XPO, a top ten global provider of transportation services. The role involves efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts. Operators will secure freight inside trailers, work safely and efficiently adhering to company policies, and use mobile handheld devices to track shipments. The work environment is a dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery, requiring physical stamina. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age
Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends
Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.)
Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary

Nice To Haves

Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry
Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment
Experience loading and unloading trailers
Strong attention to detail and desire to succeed

Responsibilities

Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight
Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies
Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies
Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments