Forklift Operator - Flexible Shifts, $26+/hr + Benefits

XPO; Manchester (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for 30+ hours per week

Motor Carrier Act exempt position

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to join our dock team. You will handle palletized and non-palletized freight using forklift and pallet jack, load and unload trailers, and ensure secure stowage inside trailers while maintaining safety on non-climate-controlled docks.

We offer competitive benefits for those scheduled to work 30+ hours per week, and the position is exempt under Motor Carrier Act guidelines. Join our logistics network and contribute to a high-performance team at XPO.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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 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

Math aptitude

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Job description

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to join our dock team. You will handle palletized and non-palletized freight using forklift and pallet jack, load and unload trailers, and ensure secure stowage inside trailers while maintaining safety on non-climate-controlled docks.

We offer competitive benefits for those scheduled to work 30+ hours per week, and the position is exempt under Motor Carrier Act guidelines. Join our logistics network and contribute to a high-performance team at XPO.