Find your dream job faster with JobLogr
AI-powered job search, resume help, and more.
Try for Free
XP

XPO

via Snagajob

All our jobs are verified from trusted employers and sources. We connect to legitimate platforms only.

Forklift Operator - Day Shift - Now Hiring

Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Posted 12/9/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Forklift Operation
Warehouse Experience
Inventory Management
Freight Handling
Loading and Unloading Trailers
Safety Compliance
Use of Mobile Handheld Devices

Compensation

Salary Range

$49K - 60K a year

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other equipment to efficiently load, unload, sort, and secure freight while adhering to safety policies.

Requirements

Must be at least 18, able to do basic math, available for varied shifts, with preferred forklift and dock experience in transportation.

Full Description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock. Minimum qualifications: • Be at least 18 years of age • Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator • Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends Preferred qualifications: • Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry • Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment • Experience loading and unloading trailers • Strong attention to detail and desire to succeed About the Forklift Operator job Pay, benefits and more: • Expected pay range: $23.43 to $28.78 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set • Day Shift • Full health insurance benefits are available on day one • Life and disability insurance • Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year • 9 paid company holidays • 401(k) option with company match • Education assistance • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position 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 and forklift • 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 Forklift Operators are required to: • Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.) • Safely walk and stand for extended periods 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 About XPO 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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 . PandoLogic. Category:Transportation, Keywords:Forklift Operator, Location:Silver Spring, MD-20904 What you’ll need to succeed as a Forklift Operator at XPO Get a feel for the role. Watch this to see a day-in-the-life on an XPO dock. Minimum qualifications: • Be at least 18 years of age • Able to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator • Available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends Preferred qualifications: • Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry • Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment • Experience loading and unloading trailers • Strong attention to detail and desire to succeed About the Forklift Operator job Pay, benefits and more: • Expected pay range: $23.43 to $28.78 per hour. Pay is on an annual step progression. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set • Day Shift • Full health insurance benefits are available on day one • Life and disability insurance • Earn up to 13 days of PTO over your first year • 9 paid company holidays • 401(k) option with company match • Education assistance • This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position 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 and forklift • 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 Forklift Operators are required to: • Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (frequently up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 70 lbs.) • Safely walk and stand for extended periods 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 About XPO 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity 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 . PandoLogic. Category:Transportation, Keywords:Forklift Operator, Location:Silver Spring, MD-20904

This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025

Ready to have AI work for you in your job search?

Sign-up for free and start using JobLogr today!

Get Started »
JobLogr badgeTinyLaunch BadgeJobLogr - AI Job Search Tools to Land Your Next Job Faster than Ever | Product Hunt