We are an EasyHiring recruiting company that is looking for candidates for our partners for the position of Forklift Operator in Montgomery, NY for work in Montgomery, NY.

Pay, benefits and more.

• Expected pay range: $ to $ per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
• Additional $1.80/hour shift premium for nights
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies
• Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments
• Work on a dock that is not climate-controlled for extended periods of time

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• To be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
• 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:

• Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry
• Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Desire to succeed with a strong attention to detail

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally)
• 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 walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Montgomery, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Montgomery, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person