Forklift Operator

XPO•Asheville, NC

23d

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to sort, handle, load, and unload freight in a safe and efficient manner. The role uses motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. Operators work on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled, sometimes for extended periods. The position requires lifting and moving freight and performing a range of physical activities. Pay starts at $22.27 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 based on 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

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.
Work for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled.