Forklift Operator - Part-Time - Day Shift

XPO; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator at a leading transportation services provider. This part-time role offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for efficiently handling freight, ensuring safety, and utilizing equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow with a company that values your skills and dedication, while contributing to a vital industry that keeps goods moving across the nation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits options

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform basic math.
• Experience in a dock or warehouse setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, handle, load, and unload freight efficiently.
• Use motorized and manual equipment safely.

Skills

Basic math calculations

Attention to detail

Dock or warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Loading and unloading trailers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

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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:

• Pay starts at $21.41/hour
• Day 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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