Dockworker / Forklift Operator (MSP)

Xpress Global Systems (XGS); Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 23,957 - 34,121; Full time

Job summary

Xpress Global Systems (XGS) is hiring dockworkers in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The role focuses on efficiently loading and unloading freight using pallets and forklifts, ensuring proper handling and quality checks on all merchandise.

Ideal candidates should have at least 6 months of warehouse experience, be detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively. The position offers a Monday–Friday shift starting at 7:00 AM with an hourly pay of $21.08.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload delivery trucks.
• Use scanners to read barcodes on products.
• Inspect merchandise for damage and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience with freight handling tools

Tools

Pallet jack

Lift truck

Job description

Overview

XGS warehouse dockworkers are responsible for loading and unloading freight by hand or using a pallet jack/forklift, sorting product, and ensuring trailers are properly and accurately loaded. This position includes using a barcode scanner and helps maintain the service center dock as neat and orderly.

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM start
• Hourly Rate: $21.08

Responsibilities

• Offload delivery trucks transporting merchandise into the warehouse
• Load or unload by hand or with freight handling tools such as lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart
• Use scanners to read barcodes on products
• Scan barcodes on freight and ensure each movement to rack, floor or loading door
• View prompts on screens and follow directions for tasks
• Verify shipping information from the scan unit to ensure freight is labeled for correct destination
• Receive and put away inventory
• Confirm merchandise information matches that of the work order
• Attach barcodes to freight for tracking and routing
• Finalize the work order and update the database
• Inspect merchandise for damage, flaws, and irregularities
• Ensure product meets quality requirements
• Report overage, shortages, and damages according to operating procedures
• Sort and segregate freight by destination
• Verify freight counts
• Dock clean‑up as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience
• Previous experience as a fulfillment associate
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures is an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret written work orders
• Strong attention to detail
• Minimum age: 18 years
• Meet minimum hiring criteria

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Experience operating lift truck, pallet jack, or side cart desired
• Frequently lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds (occasionally up to 70 pounds); pull up to 100 pounds and push up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally climb stairs
• Frequently stoop, kneel, or crouch

Environment

Work is conducted in a comfortable office environment but exposure to site conditions may also occur. Personal protective equipment must be worn in all areas as required. Although the work is generally not considered inherently dangerous, careful attention must be paid when performing onsite services.