Dockworker; Hostler

Position: Dockworker (Hostler)
What you’ll need to succeed as a Dockworker (Hostler) at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age
 A valid driver’s license
 Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
 To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test
 Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

Tractor/trailer experience (3 axle tractor, 53' trailer)
 Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry
 Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment
 Experience loading and unloading trailers
 Basic written and verbal communication skills
 Desire to succeed with strong attention to detail

About the Dockworker (Hostler) job
 Pay, benefits and more:

 Experienced forklift operators can start at $30.13/hour
 Full health insurance on day one
 Life and disability insurance
 Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
 9 paid company holidays
 401(k) option with company match
 Employee stock purchase plan
 Education assistance
 This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position

What you’ll do on a typical day:

 Move trailers throughout the property
 Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack and forklift
 Efficiently load freight a minimum of 1 day per week
 Operate a hostler in all types of weather; safely walk and stand for extended periods
 Safely operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
 Work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies
 Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments

Dockworker (Hostler) s are required to:

 Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally
 Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
 Walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery

About XPO

 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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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