Dockworker (Hostler) – Forklift & Trailer Moves, Night Premium

XPO Logistics Freight Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

9 holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO Logistics Freight Inc. is hiring a Dockworker (Hostler) in the Shreveport area. The role involves moving trailers, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, and loading freight at least once weekly, in all weather, following safety policies.

You’ll need a valid driver’s license, basic math skills, and the ability to pass a pre-hire test. Excellent benefits start day one. The job requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with opportunities to advance and contribute to a

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

Basic math

Pre-hire test

Shift flexibility

Dock/warehouse experience

Trailer loading/unloading

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack operation

Job description

XPO Logistics Freight Inc. is hiring a Dockworker (Hostler) in the Shreveport area. The role involves moving trailers, operating pallet jacks and forklifts, and loading freight at least once weekly, in all weather, following safety policies.

You’ll need a valid driver’s license, basic math skills, and the ability to pass a pre-hire test. Excellent benefits start day one. The job requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights, and weekends, with opportunities to advance and contribute to a