Dockworker (Hostler) - Night Shift Job at XPO in Chicago Heights

Dockworker (Hostler) - Night Shift at XPO

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About the Dockworker (Hostler) job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Expected pay range: $25.35 to $30.74 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
• Full health insurance on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over your first year
• 9 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

Responsibilities

• Move trailers throughout the property
• Operate motorized and manual equipment safely
• Assist with loading and unloading freight as needed
• Maintain safety standards and procedures on the dock

Dockworker (Hostler) requirements

Minimum 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 flexible schedule that’s up to 12-14 hours a day, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred qualifications

• 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

Additional notes

This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Equal Opportunity employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.