Forklift Operator
Company: XPO
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: September 24, 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 weekends 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:
- Expected pay range: $20.92 to $25.74 per hour. Pay is on an
annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to
factors such as experience and skill set
- Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year
- 10 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- 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 Applications are accepted on an
ongoing basis until all open positions in this location are filled.
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.
Keywords: XPO, Grand Junction , Forklift Operator, Professions , Grand Junction, Colorado
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