Dockworker (Hostler)
Company: XPO
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
What you'll need to succeed as a Dockworker (Hostler) at XPOMinimum
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) jobPay, 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 XPOXPO 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
statement here.
Keywords: XPO, Des Moines , Dockworker (Hostler), Professions , Des Moines, Iowa
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