Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
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 Western and Central United States. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!
JOB TITLE: Freight Handler
DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt
SHIFT: Monday-Friday (Midnight-8am)
PAY: $24.00/hr
REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor
DIRECT REPORTS: No
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
This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment
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 Paycles.