Part-Time Part-time Freight Dock Associate|Ames,IA | Part Time

Part-Time Role Based in Ames

Role Essentials

• Employer: XPO Logistics (Hiring for part-time roles in Ames)
• Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Ames location.
• Pay: $21-$25/Hour (approx. $27.5k/Year)
• Great option for students, parents, or those seeking extra income.
• Location: Ames, IA
• Benefits: Eligible part-time team members may receive select benefits.
• Career Level: Junior / Trainee (Perfect as a first part-time job).
• Part-Time Job in Ames: Part-time Freight Dock Associate
• Urgency: Immediate part-time consideration in Ames.
• This part-time role in Ames is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our XPO Logistics part-time team in Ames, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working part-time in Ames, a key hub for the Warehousing And Logistics industry.

Drive the Hub of Industrial Transport

About XPO Logistics

As one of the largest providers of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation in North America, XPO Logistics ensures critical industrial and consumer goods keep moving. The Part-Time Freight Dock Associate operates at the core of our terminal network, ensuring heavy pallets are transloaded safely and efficiently. When you embark on an entry-level career in logistics jobs with XPO, you are joining an innovative, safety-first environment that values your physical hustle and dedication to high-quality freight distribution.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking physically strong, energetic, and highly reliable individuals to join our terminal operations team. As a Part-Time Freight Dock Associate, you will be primarily responsible for operating a sit-down forklift to unload trailers, stage freight, and build outbound loads. You will serve as the logistical heartbeat of the terminal, delivering the signature precision that sets us apart in the freight transport industry. This is a highly active role perfect for those who enjoy operating industrial equipment.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate propane or electric sit-down forklifts continuously to move irregular, heavy freight across the terminal dock.
• Freight Transloading: Read load manifests and scanner directives to identify incoming pallets, transferring them efficiently from inbound to outbound 53-foot trailers.
• Load Optimization: Stack and arrange freight strategically inside trailers to balance weight distribution, prevent crush damage, and maximize cube space.
• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean, hazard-free dock, strictly adhering to all OSHA and internal safety guidelines, including reporting damaged freight immediately.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your heavy lifting and driving precision command a premier Total Rewards package:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $21.00 to $25.00 per hour based on industrial experience and shift selection.
• Career Growth: Access to continuous learning programs and clear pathways to Terminal Management or CDL-A Driver training programs.
• Flexible Scheduling: Part-time morning, evening, and weekend shifts available to suit your lifestyle.
• Health & Wellness: Foundational medical and wellness benefit options available for eligible part-time team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• Previous forklift experience is highly preferred, but we will provide complete certification and safety training for the right candidate.
• Must possess an incredibly reliable work ethic and a strict commitment to workplace safety.
• Physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb on and off equipment, and work in a dock environment exposed to outdoor weather.