Forklift Operator

XPO • Des Moines, IA

23d

About The Position

XPO Forklift Operators efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight. They use motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, secure freight inside trailers, follow company safety policies, and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. The role involves working for extended periods on a dock that is not climate-controlled.

The position requires lifting freight and other objects of various 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 may be slippery, and reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary. Work availability across varying shifts—including days, evenings, nights and weekends—is required due to changing freight volumes.

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 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 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

• Experienced forklift operators can start at $28.10 per hour.
• Full health insurance benefits are 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