Night Shift Hostler Dockworker - Trailers & Forklift

XPO, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO up to 13 days in first year

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) for the night shift in Shreveport, LA 71129. You will move trailers, operate a hostler and forklift, and scan shipments to ensure accurate tracking and safe handling.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs frequently and more on occasion, standing for long periods, and working a variety of shifts. XPO offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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
• Tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)
• Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry
• Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to succeed with strong attention to detail

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

Driver's license

Math skills

Post-offer test

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Heavy equipment

Job description

XPO is seeking a Dockworker (Hostler) for the night shift in Shreveport, LA 71129. You will move trailers, operate a hostler and forklift, and scan shipments to ensure accurate tracking and safe handling.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs frequently and more on occasion, standing for long periods, and working a variety of shifts. XPO offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.