Forklift Operator

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider of transportation services as a Forklift Operator. This role involves efficiently sorting and handling freight, using forklifts and pallet jacks, and adhering to safety protocols. With a starting pay of $27.02 per hour, full health benefits from day one, and a retention bonus program, this position offers growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment. If you thrive on challenges and are looking for a rewarding career path, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full health insurance benefits

Life and disability insurance

PTO up to 13 days

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

$500 retention bonus

$1,000 retention bonus after 12 months

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 and able to perform basic math calculations.
• Dock or warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Use motorized and manual equipment safely.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Attention to detail

Freight handling

Forklift operation

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO

Minimum 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

Preferred qualifications:

• Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry
• Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Strong attention to detail and desire to succeed

About the Forklift Operator job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Experienced forklift operators can start at $27.02/hour
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• 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

Forklift Operators are required to:

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

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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A $500 retention bonus will be paid to those eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect and attain 6 months of continuous employment with XPO in their current qualified position. Eligible participants who are hired while the program is in effect and attain 12 months of continuous employment in their current qualified position will receive another $1,000bonus. The bonuses are subject to all applicable taxes. All other rules governing this program will apply. Current XPO employees are not eligible for retention bonuses.