Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

at XPO, Inc. in Joliet, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Forklift Operator – Afternoon Shift

Requisition Id: 371122

Business Unit: LTL

Location:

Joliet, IL, US, 60436

Solutions driven success.

XPO 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.

Pay, benefits and more.

+ Pay starts at $ 21.05/hour

+ Afternoon Shift

+ Full health insurance benefits available on day one

+ Life and disability insurance

+ Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year

+ 9 paid company holidays

+ 401(k) option with company match

+ Education assistance

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, forklift and by hand

+ 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 of time

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

+ To be at least 18 years of age

+ Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator

+ Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, due to varying freight volumes

It’d be great if you also have:

+ Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry

+ Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment

+ Experience loading and unloading trailers

+ Desire to succeed with a strong attention to detail

This job requires the ability to:

+ Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally)

+ Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack, forklift and by hand

+ Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time 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

Be part of something big.

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.

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