Forklift Operator
Requisition Id: 376090
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Santa Fe Springs, CA, US, 90670
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
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays (Break Bulk reqs only – use in place of third bullet)
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 $23.85/hour
Outbound shift
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 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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