Dockworker (Hostler) - Night Shift
Company: XPO
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 21, 2025
Job Description:
What you'll need to succeed as a Dockworker (Hostler) at XPOMinimum
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 variety of shifts due to varying freight
volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends Preferred
qualifications:
- 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 strong attention to detail About the
Dockworker (Hostler) jobPay, benefits and more:
- Pay starts at $23.33/hour
- Additional $1.80/hour shift premium for nights
- 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
Dockworker (Hostler)s are required to:
- Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights 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 on a loading dock that is
not climate-controlled and may be slippery About XPOXPO 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 here.
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