Forklift Operator - Night Shift

XPO, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 27,696 - 39,447; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for the night shift in Allentown, PA. You’ll handle palletized and non-palletized freight and operate motorized equipment.

This role offers health insurance from day one, life and disability insurance, PTO, 9 paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match and education assistance, in a non-climate-controlled dock environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.
• Available for days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack safely.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Work in a safe, efficient manner and follow safety policies.
• Use handheld devices to scan and track shipments.
• Work on a dock that is not climate-controlled for extended periods.

Skills

Forklift experience

Dock experience

Loading trailers

Attention to detail

Job description

Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Requisition Id: 387949

Business Unit: LTL

Location: Allentown, PA, US, 18106

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

Watch this short video (https://jobs.xpo.com/go/Dockworkers-and-Forklift-Operators/2520300/) to see a day‑in‑the‑life on an XPO dock.

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 starts at $24.37/hour. Shift: Night. 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.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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