Forklift Operator - Part-Time
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, adhere to safety policies, and use mobile handheld devices to track shipments. The work environment is a dock that is not climate-controlled and may require extended periods of standing and walking on potentially slippery surfaces. Forklift Operators are required to lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights, frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs. They must also be able to reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, and kneel as necessary.
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
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits options available for those scheduled to work 30 hours or more/week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
