Forklift Operator

XPO•Albuquerque, NM

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 forklifts and pallet jacks, as well as mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. Operators secure freight inside trailers and follow company safety policies while working efficiently. The dock is not climate-controlled, and employees may be exposed to slippery surfaces. Experienced forklift operators can start at $27.41 per hour. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. Qualified applicants may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer. XPO is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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

Sort, handle, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight efficiently.
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.