Forklift Operator - Day Shift Requisition Id: 370046 Business Unit: LTL Location: Mount Vernon, WA, US, 98273 **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.** + Expected pay range: $21.05 to $25.86 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set. + Day Shift + Full health insurance benefits available on day one + Life and disability insurance + Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year + 9 paid company holidays + 401(k) option with company match + Education assistance **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, forklift and by hand + 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 of time **What you need to succeed at XPO:** At a minimum, you’ll need: + To be at least 18 years of age + Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator + Availability 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 environment + Experience loading and unloading trailers + Desire 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 hand + Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time 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 **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. (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/CANDIDATE-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en\_US)