Dock Forklift Operator — Flexible Shifts & Growth

XPO; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 13 days in first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves safely loading and unloading freight on a dock, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring accurate shipment handling on an active distribution floor.

Expect a structured pay progression with benefits starting day one, and shifts including days, evenings, and nights. This is a full-time position based on a busy logistics site with growth opportunities at XPO.

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

Age 18+

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Forklift operation

Pallet jack usage

Job description

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves safely loading and unloading freight on a dock, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring accurate shipment handling on an active distribution floor.

Expect a structured pay progression with benefits starting day one, and shifts including days, evenings, and nights. This is a full-time position based on a busy logistics site with growth opportunities at XPO.