Dockworker (Hostler) – Day Shift

XPO; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers, operate forklifts, and load freight at least once per week on a dynamic, safety-conscious team. The role requires ability to work diverse shifts, pass required pre-employment testing, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Full health benefits start on day one, plus life/disability coverage, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years old and having a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform basic math, with or without a calculator, and pass a post-offer pre-hire test.
• Must be available for various shifts due to freight volumes (days, evenings, nights, weekends).
• Preferred: tractor/trailer experience (53' trailer), dock/warehouse experience, forklift experience, and loading/unloading trailers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers throughout the property.
• Operate motorized and manual equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Load freight at least once per week.
• Operate a hostler in all weather and stand for extended periods.
• Safely handle heavy equipment and connect/disconnect a dolly as needed.
• Follow safety policies and scan/track shipments with handheld devices.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

Basic math

Pre-hire test

Flexible shifts

Tractor/trailer experience

Dock/warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Loading/unloading trailers

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Dockworker (Hostler) at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• A valid driver’s license
• Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
• To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test
• Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53′ trailer)
• Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry
• Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to succeed with strong attention to detail

About the Dockworker (Hostler) job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Experienced forklift operators can start at $30.85/hour
• Full health insurance on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Move trailers throughout the property
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift
• Efficiently load freight a minimum of 1 day per week
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather; safely walk and stand for extended periods
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
• Work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments

Dockworker (Hostler)s are required to:

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery

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 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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