Forklift Operator - Part-Time

Company: XPO
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

What you'll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPOMinimum 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 weekend 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 jobPay, benefits and more:
    • Pay starts at $20.92/hour
    • 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 XPOXPO 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/Affirmative Action 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. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
          
          

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