Forklift Operator - Part-Time
XPO · Fond du Lac, WI · 2 days ago
Manufacturing$28.1/hrFull-time
About the role
Watch this short video to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock.
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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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
Skills
- Basic math calculations
- Appropriate use of motorized and manual equipment
- Safe and efficient handling of freight
- Use of mobile handheld devices
- Ability to work in non-climate-controlled environments
- Physical strength to lift and move objects
- Ability to safely navigate and operate forklifts
- Attention to detail and safety compliance
Pay, Benefits and More
- Experienced forklift operators can start at $28.10/hour
- Afternoon Shift, Day/Hours: 4pm-9pm
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits options available for those scheduled to work 30 hours or more/week
- This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position