Forklift Operator

XPO; Manheim (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation services provider as a Forklift Operator, where you'll manage freight handling in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay starting at $23.43/hour, full health benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and be available for various shifts. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your skills and experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Dock or warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight efficiently.
• Use motorized and manual equipment.

Skills

Basic Math

Attention to Detail

Job description

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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:

• Pay starts at $23.43/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 experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for growth, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.

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Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage