Forklift Operator

XPO • Fife, WA

26d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to handle freight on a loading dock. The role is on the afternoon shift, Monday through Friday, with a 3 p.m. start time. The dock is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. Operators sort, handle, load and unload freight using motorized and manual equipment, secure shipments in trailers, and scan and track shipments with mobile handheld devices. The position is classified as Motor Carrier Act Exempt.

The expected pay range is $26.05 to $32.04 per hour, with pay on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience and skill set. Full health insurance benefits are available on day one, along with life and disability insurance, paid time off and sick leave, paid company holidays, a 401(k) option with company match, and education assistance.

XPO is a global transportation services provider. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receiving a conditional offer may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, and the position is subject to a post-offer background check.

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 more 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 7 days of paid time off over the first year.
• Earn up to 13 days of paid sick leave per year.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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