Freight Handler

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Freight Handler

DEPARTMENT: Operations

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

SHIFT: Monday-Friday (2:30pm-6:30pm)

PAY: $21.00/hr

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Are you seeking a warehouse position that provides a set schedule, benefits, and competitive pay? ?Look no further! CrossCountry is hiring Freight Handlers in your area. This is a safety sensitive position that is responsible for loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and/or handcart. Our Freight Handlers are properly trained and certified to operate safety sensitive equipment efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Safely load and unload trailers utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand cart

Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and document freight through our network

Accurately identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight

Verify the condition of freight to assure quality standards

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

At least 18 years of age

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds

At least six (6) months of verifiable forklift experience

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills?

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to perform frequent squatting and crouching to handle freight

Must be able to safely maneuver freight/pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds onto a dolly or cart with a force of up to 130 pounds with mechanical aid in various environments/conditions.

Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.?

Must be able to help load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 45,000 pounds with mechanical aid.

Must be able to open and close cargo doors and to climb into and out of vehicles.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Biweekly Pay

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is an exceptional company with a mission to achieve universal prosperity with our Customers, Company, Team Members, & Communities. We use the latest technology to provide quality service and on-time delivery to our customers. CCFS provides direct service throughout the Upper Midwest, and Western regions, along with parts of the Southwest region. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!

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