A top ten global provider of transportation services is looking for experienced forklift operators to join their dock team in Canada. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a fast paced freight environment, efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading palletized and non palletized freight. You will use pallet jacks and forklifts, secure freight inside trailers, work with mobile handheld devices to scan shipments, and operate on a dock that is not climate controlled for extended periods. If you are at least 18 years old, can do basic math calculations, and are available for a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, this full time position offers an excellent starting rate of over 31 dollars per hour plus comprehensive benefits including a pension plan. The primary keyword forklift operator appears naturally here because that is exactly who we need.
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About the Company
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology, and physical assets. At XPO, they look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. They want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. The company is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected status.
Key Responsibilities
- Efficiently sort, handle, load, and unload palletized and non palletized freight in a less than truckload environment.
- Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight safely.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies such as straps, load bars, and dunnage.
- Work in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
- Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments, ensuring accurate inventory visibility.
- Work on a dock that is not climate controlled for extended periods, adapting to varying temperatures.
- Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally greater than 70 pounds.
- Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that may be slippery, reaching above your head, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling as necessary.
What You Need to Qualify
Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years of age. You must be able to do basic math calculations with and without a calculator. Availability to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes is required, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Preferred qualifications include dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry, forklift experience in a freight or less than truckload environment, experience loading and unloading trailers, and strong attention to detail with a desire to succeed. Physical requirements include lifting up to 70 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and performing various physical movements. No degree is required. You must be legally authorised to work in Canada.
Pay Rate and Benefits
Experienced forklift operators can start at 31.47 Canadian dollars per hour, which is highly competitive in the logistics industry. Extended health benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. A pension plan helps you save for retirement. Life insurance and disability coverage are also provided. You will work full time hours with potential overtime. The company offers a growth oriented environment where you can advance your career. Weekly pay or bi weekly pay is standard. You will receive training on company specific systems and safety protocols.
How to Apply
To apply for this Forklift Operator position at XPO, visit the XPO careers website or use any of the job portals including Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Eluta, SimplyHired, Jooble, or LinkedIn. Search for Forklift Operator roles in your province. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application, please send an email to accommodations at xpo.com with your name, job title with location and requisition ID, and a clear description of the accommodation you are seeking. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you are ready to join a global leader in transportation, apply now through the link provided. Your next career chapter may be one application away. Take the step today.