Forklift Operator

XPO•Nashville, TN

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, follow company safety policies, and work on a dock that is not climate-controlled. Experienced operators can start at $28.81 per hour. The stated schedule is an afternoon shift, Monday through Friday, with a 12 noon start. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected status. Applicants who receive a conditional offer may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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