Forklift Operator - Full-Time - Afternoon Shift

XPO; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation services company is seeking a Forklift Operator for their afternoon shift in Richland, MS. This full-time role involves operating a forklift to efficiently manage freight operations, ensuring safety and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have prior warehouse experience and the ability to handle varying freight loads.

Benefits

Full health insurance benefits on day one

401(k) option with company match

Earn up to 13 days of PTO in the first year

9 paid company holidays

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Dock or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience in LTL environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight efficiently.
• Use pallet jack and forklift for handling freight.
• Adhere to safety policies in a loading dock environment.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Attention to detail

Ability to lift freight up to 50 lbs

Job description

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What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO

Minimum 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
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

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

About the Forklift Operator job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Pay starts at $21.41/hour
• Afternoon Shift
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position
  
  

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• 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
  
  

Forklift Operators are required to:

• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.)
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary
  
  

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.



We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.



All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.



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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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