Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm 

As the Forklift Operator, you’ll have an important role on our team helping us provide sophisticated supply chain solutions for our customers. Become a part of our rapidly growing, dynamic team and we'll help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations. 

Pay, benefits and more.  

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.    

What you’ll do on a typical day: 

• Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack or move product, equipment and materials 

• Use a handheld scanner with a high degree of accuracy 

• Load and unload trailers as needed 

• Adhere to the 7S program and maintain a clean environment at all times 

• Display a commitment to process excellence 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Supply Chain quality policy 

• Perform inbound receiving processes 

What you need to succeed at GXO: 

At a minimum, you'll need:  

• To be trained and certified in the safe operation of powered industrial lift trucks  

• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime when needed 

It'd be great if you also have: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• 1 year of warehouse experience  

• A positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment 

• Excellent communication skills 

This job requires the ability to:  

• Lift 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally  

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights  

• Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull  

• Stand, sit or walk for long periods of time  

• Handle or manage tools or equipment 

• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments  

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.  

PRESCREENING QUESTIONS FOR REQ:   

All questions are required to be answered (R). Marked with (D) means disqualifier (correct answer bold) Marked with (S) means Score. If there isn’t a (D) or an (S) – then there isn’t a “right” answer, but we need answer recorded.    

PIT Operator Prescreening 

(R), (D) The essential functions of the position may include: Lifting objects of various shapes, sizes and weights; bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing and pulling; standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time; and handling or managing tools or equipment. Are you willing to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations? 

Answer: Yes, No  

(R), (D) Are you willing to work in a warehouse environment that could include hot or cold temperatures?  

Answer: Yes, No   

(R), (D) Are you willing to work overtime, weekends or extended hours as may be required?  

Answer: Yes, No  

(R) Do you have experience operating a forklift or powered industrial lift truck? 

Answer: Yes, No 

(C), (R) Please type in, or copy and paste, all the lift equipment for which you are trained and certified to operate from the following list: Clamp truck, counter-balance, powered pallet rider, reach/cherry picker, scissor lift, sit-down forklift and/or stand-up forklift.  

Free Text Answer:  All would apply   

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

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 intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.