Dockworker (Hostler) - Full-Time

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Abilene
Posted on: July 30, 2022

Job Description:

-- - 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 Logistics, 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 $20.25/hourFull health insurance on day one Life and disability insuranceEarn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year 10 paid company holidays401(k) option with company matchEmployee stock purchase plan Education assistance -- - What you--------ll do on a typical day: Move trailers throughout the propertyUse appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand, as neededEfficiently load freight a minimum of 1 day per weekOperate a hostler in all types of weather; safely walk and stand for extended periods of timeSafely operate heavy equipment, including a converter dollyWork 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 ageA valid driver--------s licenseAbility to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculatorTo pass a company-paid, post-offer, pre-hire (physical essential functions) testAvailability 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 trailersBasic written and verbal communication skillsDesire 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. occasionallyReach (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 handSafely 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.-- --- -
-- - Review XPO's candidate privacy statement-- -here.-- - PandoLogic. Keywords: Dock Worker, Location: Abilene, TX - 79601

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