Forklift Operator

XPO•Lexington, KY

15d

About The Position

Forklift Operators at XPO sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight. They operate motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, secure freight inside trailers, follow company safety policies, and scan and track shipments with mobile handheld devices. The work takes place on a dock that is not climate-controlled, sometimes for extended periods. The role requires lifting freight, standing and walking for extended periods, and performing a range of reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting and kneeling movements. Starting pay is $22.85 per hour, and the position is identified as Motor Carrier Act Exempt.

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.