Forklift Operator

XPO•Ellenwood, GA

About The Position

Forklift Operators at XPO sort, handle, load, and unload freight and use motorized and manual equipment to move shipments. The position involves securing freight in trailers, scanning and tracking shipments with mobile handheld devices, and following company safety policies. Work takes place for extended periods on a dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. The role requires lifting freight of varied shapes, sizes, and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds, as well as walking, standing, reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling. Experienced operators can start at $28.10 per hour. 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, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
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

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.