Forklift Operator

XPO • Cedar Rapids, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to sort, handle, load and unload freight in a dock environment. The role uses motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack and forklift, and mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. Operators secure freight inside trailers and follow company safety policies while working efficiently.

The position works on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled, potentially for extended periods. It requires lifting and handling freight of varying shapes, sizes and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds, along with extended walking and standing and a range of physical movements.

Experienced forklift operators can start at $28.10 per hour. The listed shift is afternoon, from 14:00 to 22:30. XPO offers health insurance benefits beginning on day one, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid company holidays, a 401(k) option with company match, and education assistance. 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 based on 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 above the 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 a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack and forklift.
• 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.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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