Forklift Operator

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO Logistics, a top global provider of transportation services, is seeking a Forklift Operator in Salt Lake City. The role involves efficiently handling freight and requires attention to detail, basic math skills, and availability across various shifts. Candidates should have prior experience in a dock or warehouse setting and be ready for a physically demanding job.

Benefits

Full health insurance benefits starting Day 1

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 13 days of PTO in your first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Preferred dock or warehouse experience in transportation.
• Forklift experience in a freight or LTL environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight efficiently.
• Use pallet jack and forklift for operations.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math calculations

Job description

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

• 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
• 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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