Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

XPO; Des Moines (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation provider as a Forklift Operator on the 3rd shift. This role involves efficiently handling freight, ensuring safety, and working in a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $27.02/hour with additional shift premiums and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.
• Available for various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight.
• Use motorized and manual equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies.

Skills

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:

• Experienced forklift operators can start at $27.02/hour
• Additional $1.80/hour shift premium for nights
• 3rd Shift
• 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. 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 a growth opportunity, 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 pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.

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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