Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Afternoon Shift

XPO; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation services is looking for a Forklift Operator to join their team in Santa Fe Springs. This part-time position requires flexibility to work various shifts and offers a competitive hourly wage. You will be responsible for loading and unloading freight safely and efficiently, using motorized equipment and adhering to safety policies. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and experience in a warehouse or dock environment.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits for those working 30 hours or more/week

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Dock or warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight efficiently.
• Use motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift.
• Lift freight and other objects frequently up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Attention to detail

Job description

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

• 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: $25.04 to $30.80 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set
• Afternoon Shift
• 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
  
  

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:

• Expected pay range: $25.04 to $30.80 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set
• Afternoon Shift
• 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.



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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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