Forklift Operator — Day-One Benefits & Growth

XPO; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO—up to 13 days first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator in Romulus, MI. The role involves sorting, loading, unloading, and securing freight, using pallet jacks and forklifts on a non-climate-controlled dock. You will scan shipments, follow safety policies, and work varied shifts to meet freight demands.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, dock or warehouse background, and strong attention to detail. XPO offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to growth within a global logistics network.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Attention to detail

Tools

Dock equipment

Job description

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator in Romulus, MI. The role involves sorting, loading, unloading, and securing freight, using pallet jacks and forklifts on a non-climate-controlled dock. You will scan shipments, follow safety policies, and work varied shifts to meet freight demands.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, dock or warehouse background, and strong attention to detail. XPO offers comprehensive benefits and a pathway to growth within a global logistics network.