Forklift Operator - Part-Time

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,969,482 - 36,986,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for 30+ hours/week

Growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator in Holland, Michigan. In this role, you will sort, handle, and unload freight while ensuring adherence to safety policies. An ability to work a variety of shifts is necessary, with an hourly pay starting at $22.85. Candidates should have forklift experience in a freight environment and be able to safely lift weights as required.

XPO values growth and provides competitive benefits for those working 30 hours or more per week. Join a team that emphasizes communication and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Available for various shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Experience in loading and unloading trailers.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload freight.
• Use motorized and manual equipment safely.
• Secure freight inside trailers.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

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

Get a feel for the role. Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock .

• 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 $22.85/hour
• 4:00pm - 10:00pm
• 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:

• 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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