Afternoon Forklift Operator - Dock & Freight Specialist

XPO; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 33,572 - 41,231; Full time

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently load and unload palletized freight on a busy dock. You’ll operate forklift and pallet jack, secure cargo, and track shipments using handheld devices.

The role requires emphasis on safety, the ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions, and flexibility to cover afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends. An equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Versatility with shifts

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently load and unload palletized freight on a busy dock. You’ll operate forklift and pallet jack, secure cargo, and track shipments using handheld devices.

The role requires emphasis on safety, the ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions, and flexibility to cover afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends. An equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.