Dockworker (Hostler)

Company: XPO
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 18, 2023

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, 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 $21.96/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
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 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.
          Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.
          
          

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