Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Dock Loader

XPO Logistics, Inc.; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits 30+ hrs

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our dock team in New York. You will efficiently handle and move freight using pallet jacks and forklifts, ensuring safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers.

The role requires 18+ years of age, basic math skills, and the ability to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Prior dock/warehouse or forklift experience is preferred.

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.
• Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry (preferred).
• Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment (preferred).
• Experience loading and unloading trailers (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and desire to succeed (preferred).

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

18+ age

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Dock/warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Loading/unloading trailers

Attention to detail

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our dock team in New York. You will efficiently handle and move freight using pallet jacks and forklifts, ensuring safe and secure loading and unloading of trailers.

The role requires 18+ years of age, basic math skills, and the ability to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Prior dock/warehouse or forklift experience is preferred.