at XPO, Inc. in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Forklift Operator – Part-Time – Night Shift
Requisition Id: 373031
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Des Plaines, IL, US, 60018
What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO
Minimum 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 job
Pay, benefits and more:
+ Pay starts at $22.32/hour
+ Competitive and comprehensive benefits options available for those scheduled to work 30 hours or more/week
+ 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 XPO
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.
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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