Forklift Operator (Part-Time)

XPO; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation services provider as a Forklift Operator in Grand Rapids. This part-time role involves efficiently handling freight, ensuring safety, and utilizing equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. Ideal candidates will have dock experience and a strong attention to detail, with flexible shift availability.

Benefits

Competitive benefits options for those working 30+ hours/week

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry preferred.
• Forklift experience in a freight or LTL environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight efficiently.
• Secure freight inside trailers and adhere to safety policies.
• Use mobile devices to scan and track shipments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math calculations

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Join to apply for the Forklift Operator (Part-Time) role at XPO.

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

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
3. Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Preferred qualifications:

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

About the Forklift Operator job

Pay, benefits, and more:

• Pay starts at $21.97/hour.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits options available for those scheduled to work 30 hours or more/week.
• This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

1. Efficiently sort, handle, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
2. Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift.
3. Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
4. Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies.
5. Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.
6. Work on a dock that is not climate-controlled for extended periods.

Forklift Operators are required to:

1. Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.).
2. Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
3. 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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