Forklift Operator - Day Shift with Benefits & PTO

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO first year (up to 13 days)

Paid holidays (9)

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to help sort and move freight on a dock in Lexington, KY. The role offers health benefits from day one and a comprehensive PTO/holidays package within a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include operating pallet jacks and forklifts, securing loads, scanning shipments and working on non-climate-controlled docks. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 70+ lbs occasionally.

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 experience

Dock/warehouse experience

Loading/unloading freight

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Basic math

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to help sort and move freight on a dock in Lexington, KY. The role offers health benefits from day one and a comprehensive PTO/holidays package within a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities include operating pallet jacks and forklifts, securing loads, scanning shipments and working on non-climate-controlled docks. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 70+ lbs occasionally.