Forklift OperatorRequisition Id: 373095Business Unit: LTLLocation:Renton, WA, US, 98057What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPOThis position will pay top of scale pay $29.34/hour for 1 year verifiable experienceMinimum qualifications:
Be at least 18 years of age
Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
Availability to work a variety of shifts to include: days, evenings and nights, due to varying freight volumes
Shift: early morning start (between 1 AM and 3 AM)
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: $23.85 to $29.34 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set
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 statementhere (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=enUS) .