Forklift Operator

XPO•Lordstown, OH

13d•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 forklifts and pallet jacks, and handheld devices to scan and track shipments. Operators secure freight in trailers and follow company safety policies while working efficiently. The dock is not climate-controlled, and the position may involve extended periods in those conditions. The role 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 be able to walk and stand for extended periods and perform movements such as reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Work availability must accommodate varying freight volumes and shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Pay starts at $22.85 per hour. Full health insurance benefits are available on day one. XPO offers life and disability insurance, up to 13 days of PTO during the first year, nine paid company holidays, a 401(k) option with company match, and education assistance. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. A pre-employment drug test may be required after a conditional offer.

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 in response 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 overhead; 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.