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Forklift Operator - Part-Time

📍 Chicago Heights, IL 🕒
Work Model
📍 Chicago Heights, IL
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

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 $22.32/hourAfternoon Shift Competitive and comprehensive benefits options available for those scheduled to work 30 hours or more/week

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freightUse appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and suppliesWork in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipmentsWork 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 ageAbility to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculatorAvailability 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 environmentExperience loading and unloading trailersDesire 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 handSafely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slipperyReach (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.

Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.

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This position is located in Chicago Heights, IL with potential relocation and sponsorship assistance depending on candidate qualifications.

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