XPO Logistics, Inc.

Forklift Operator - Full-Time


PayCompetitive
LocationBessemer/Alabama
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 371495

      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.

      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.

      Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

  • About the company

      XPO provides pivotal supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels to join our 97,000-strong workforce and deliver the caliber of service our customers require. If you’re ready to move the world forward, we’d like to invest in you. (NYSE: XPO)