Forklift Operator

XPO • Rockford, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators are responsible for efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading palletized and non-palletized freight. This role involves using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, to secure freight inside trailers. Operators must work in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies, and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. The work environment is a dock that is not climate-controlled and may require extended periods in such conditions. Physical requirements include lifting freight up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally over 70 lbs, safely walking and standing for extended periods, and performing various movements like reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
• 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 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.)
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
• Reach (including above your 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 desire to succeed

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies
• Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments
• Work on a dock that is not climate-controlled for extended periods

Benefits

• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed