Forklift Operator - Full-Time
Company: XPO
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPOMinimum
qualifications:
- 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 Preferred
qualifications:
- 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 About the
Forklift Operator jobPay, benefits and more:
- Experienced forklift operators can start at $25.74/hour
- Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
- 10 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position What you'll do on a
typical day:
- 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 Forklift Operators are required to:
- 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 About XPOXPO is a top ten
global provider of transportation services, with a highly
integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At
XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate
effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and
years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a
bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth
opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex,
disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who
receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take
and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not
an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and
skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy
statement here.
Keywords: XPO, Charlotte , Forklift Operator - Full-Time, Professions , Charlotte, North Carolina
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