Hostler Forklift Operator: Move Freight & Grow with Benefits

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers on the dock and operate forklift and pallet jack within a safety‑driven environment. Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends as freight volumes require.

Ideal applicants are 18+, hold a valid driver’s license, can perform basic math, and will pass a pre‑hire test. XPO offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and education assistance.

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.

Skills

Math skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) to move trailers on the dock and operate forklift and pallet jack within a safety‑driven environment. Shifts include days, evenings, nights and weekends as freight volumes require.

Ideal applicants are 18+, hold a valid driver’s license, can perform basic math, and will pass a pre‑hire test. XPO offers comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and education assistance.