Forklift Operator

XPO•Bridgeport, CT

3d•$26 - $32

About The Position

XPO Forklift Operators sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight. They use motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, secure freight inside trailers, scan and track shipments with mobile handheld devices, and follow company safety policies. The position works on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled, sometimes for extended periods. The listed shift is afternoon, and workers must be available for a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, due to changing freight volumes. 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, 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.