Night Shift Forklift Operator — Load & Unload

XPO; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Night shift

Job summary

XPO seeks a motivated Forklift Operator in Des Plaines to efficiently sort, load, and unload freight on a night shift. You will operate forklift and pallet jack, scan shipments, and secure loads in trailers, adhering to safety policies.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+, basic math capability, and willingness to work varied shifts. XPO offers competitive benefits for those meeting 30+ hours per week and supports a strong safety culture on the dock.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Shift flexibility

18+ years old

Tools

Forklift

Job description

XPO seeks a motivated Forklift Operator in Des Plaines to efficiently sort, load, and unload freight on a night shift. You will operate forklift and pallet jack, scan shipments, and secure loads in trailers, adhering to safety policies.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+, basic math capability, and willingness to work varied shifts. XPO offers competitive benefits for those meeting 30+ hours per week and supports a strong safety culture on the dock.