Forklift Operator (11pm-7am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc is hiring Freight Handlers in Watertown, SD. This role offers a set schedule from Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $22/hr. Responsibilities include safely loading and unloading freight, using equipment like forklifts, and ensuring quality standards of freight.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

PTO, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Biweekly Pay

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have six months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Able to lift and move up to 90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight.
• Verify the condition of freight to assure quality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Job description

WATERTOWN SD
600 Pheasant Ridge Dr
Watertown, SD 57201, USA

WATERTOWN SD
600 Pheasant Ridge Dr
Watertown, SD 57201, USA

DEPARTMENT:Operations
JOB STATUS:Non-Exempt
SHIFT: Monday-Friday (11pm-7am)PAY:$22.00/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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Equal Opportunity Employer
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