Forklift Operator (Midnight-8am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Biweekly Pay

PTO

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc. is hiring a Freight Handler/Forklift Operator in Eagan, MN for the midnight-8am shift.

This role involves operating forklifts to load and unload freight, using pallet jacks, and ensuring safety and accuracy in handling goods. Requirements include at least 6 months forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 90 pounds occasionally, 18+ years old, and completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Six months of forklift experience.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 90 pounds.
• Pre-employment skills assessment required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand cart.
• Use handheld scanners to 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.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title:

Forklift Operator (Midnight-8am)

Department:

Eagan MN

Job Status:

Non-Exempt

Compensation:

Direct Reports:

No

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!

SHIFT:

Monday-Friday (Midnight-8am)

PAY:

$26.00/hr

REPORTS TO:

Operations Supervisor

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

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 Pay

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