Dockworker (Hostler) Requisition Id: 375258 Business Unit: LTL Location: Des Moines, IA, US, 50313 **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 $27.59/hour + Full health insurance on day one + Life and disability insurance + Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year + 10 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/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=en\_US) .