Job Information
XPO, Inc. Dockworker (Hostler) in Kansas City, Kansas
Dockworker (Hostler)
Requisition Id: 370441
Business Unit: LTL
Location:
Kansas City, KS, US, 66115
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.
Experienced forklift operators can start at $26.03/hour
Full health insurance on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year
10 paid company holidays
401(k) option with company match
Education assistance
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Move trailers throughout the property
Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand, as needed
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 of time
Safely operate heavy equipment, including a converter dolly
Work in a safe, efficient manner while adhering to company safety policies
Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
To be at least 18 years of age
A valid driver’s license
Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
To pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) test
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:
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 a strong attention to detail
This job requires the ability to:
Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up 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 of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
Efficiently 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 operate heavy equipment, including moving, positioning and connecting/disconnecting a converter dolly with an average weight/pull force of approximately 128 lbs.
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.
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