Forklift Operator

XPO • Manheim, PA

3d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator efficiently sorts, handles, loads and unloads palletized and non-palletized freight at an XPO dock. The role uses motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, and secures freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies. Operators follow company safety policies and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. Work takes place for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled.

The position requires lifting freight and other objects of varying shapes, sizes and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds. Operators must safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery, and perform activities including reaching overhead, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting and kneeling. Pay starts at $24.37 per hour, with an additional $1.80 per hour shift premium for nights. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to perform basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
• Be 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 pounds and occasionally greater than 70 pounds.
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
• Reach, including overhead, 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 a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Work safely and efficiently while adhering to company safety policies.
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.

Benefits

• Full health insurance benefits available on day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over the first year.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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