Forklift Operator - Part-Time

XPO; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,277 - 39,688; Full time

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Forklift Operator in the Village of East Syracuse, NY, to efficiently manage the loading and unloading of freight. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts and pallet jacks while adhering to strict safety protocols.

The ideal applicant will have dock or warehouse experience and a strong attention to detail. Shifts may include days, evenings, and weekends, with compensation ranging from $23.43 to $28.81 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Experience in dock or warehouse operations preferred.
• Willingness to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Adhere to safety policies while working.
• Use mobile devices to scan and track shipments.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Attention to detail

Dock or warehouse experience

Forklift 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

• Expected pay range: $23.43 to $28.81 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
• 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

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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