Forklift Operator

XPO • Bensalem Township, PA

6d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator sorts, handles, loads and unloads palletized and non-palletized freight. The role uses motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and secures freight inside trailers with appropriate tools and supplies. Operators use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments and follow company safety policies while working efficiently.

The position works on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery. It requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as lifting and other physical movements. Pay starts at $26.05 per hour. Full health insurance benefits are available on day one; other benefits include life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid company holidays, a 401(k) option with company match, and education assistance. 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 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 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

• Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight efficiently.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full health insurance benefits available on day one.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over the first year.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

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