at XPO, Inc. in Salem, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Forklift Operator – FAC Shift
Requisition Id: 371525
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Salem, IL, US, 62881
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.
+ Experienced forklift operators can start at $25.74/hour
+ Additional $1.80/hour shift premium for nights
+ FAC Shift – 9:00pm – 5:30am
+ 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
+ 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, 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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