Forklift Operator (10pm-6am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set schedule

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking Freight Handlers in the United States. This safety sensitive role involves loading and unloading freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, possess verifiable forklift experience, and be physically able to handle freight loads. Join a team offering a set schedule and competitive pay with the opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Verifiable forklift experience of at least six months is required.
• Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Track and document freight using handheld scanners.
• Verify and stage inbound freight for quality assurance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Forklift operation

Job description

JOB TITLE: Freight Handler | DEPARTMENT: Operations | JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt | SHIFT: Monday-Friday (10pm-6am) | PAY: $24.00/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
• 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.