Forklift Operator – Dock Logistics (All Shifts)

XPO; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for 30 hours+

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to support dock operations on site in New York. You will efficiently sort, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight, operating forklift and pallet jack equipment while following safety policies and using handheld scanners to track shipments.

The role requires standing on an open dock for extended periods, lifting items up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally beyond 70 lbs, with a pay range reflective of experience.

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

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Age requirement 18+

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack

Job description

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to support dock operations on site in New York. You will efficiently sort, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight, operating forklift and pallet jack equipment while following safety policies and using handheld scanners to track shipments.

The role requires standing on an open dock for extended periods, lifting items up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally beyond 70 lbs, with a pay range reflective of experience.