Forklift Operator

　　Requisition Id: 369031

　　Business Unit: LTL

　　Location:

　　Port Allen, LA, US, 70767

　　Solutions driven success.

　　XPO 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.

　　Pay, benefits and more.

　　Pay starts at $19.24 /hour

　　Monday - Friday

　　Full health insurance benefits available on day one

　　Life and disability insurance

　　Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year

　　9 paid company holidays

　　401(k) option with company match

　　Education assistance

　　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, forklift and by hand

　　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 of time

　　What you need to succeed at XPO:

　　At a minimum, you’ll need:

　　To be at least 18 years of age

　　Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator

　　Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, due to varying freight volumes

　　It’d be great if you also have:

　　Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry

　　Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment

　　Experience loading and unloading trailers

　　Desire to succeed with a strong attention to detail

　　This job requires the ability to:

　　Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally)

　　Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack, forklift and by hand

　　Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time 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

　　Be part of something big.

　　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.

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