Hostler & Dockworker: Forklift Operator with Great Benefits

XPO; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers, operate forklift equipment and safely handle freight on a busy Indianapolis dock. The role requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.

You’ll work with pallet jacks and hostlers, perform loading tasks weekly, and use scanners to track shipments. Company benefits and growth opportunities accompany this essential frontline position at

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
• To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test.
• Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers throughout the property.
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift.
• Efficiently load freight a minimum of 1 day per week.
• Operate a hostler in all types of weather; safely walk and stand for extended periods.
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
• Work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies.
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.

Skills

Basic math

Driver's license

Pre-hire test

Shift flexibility

Dock/warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Trailer loading/unloading

Attention to detail

Job description

XPO is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers, operate forklift equipment and safely handle freight on a busy Indianapolis dock. The role requires flexibility across days, evenings, nights and weekends, with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather conditions.

You’ll work with pallet jacks and hostlers, perform loading tasks weekly, and use scanners to track shipments. Company benefits and growth opportunities accompany this essential frontline position at