Forklift Operator

XPO•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Forklift Operators at XPO sort, handle, load and unload freight using motorized and manual equipment. The role includes securing freight inside trailers, scanning and tracking shipments with mobile handheld devices, and following company safety policies. Work takes place for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. The position may require working days, evenings, nights and weekends to accommodate varying freight volumes.

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, nights and weekends, due to varying freight volumes.
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.