Forklift Operator (Midnight-8am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Freight Handlers for a warehouse position with a set schedule and competitive pay. This role involves safely loading and unloading freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have at least six months of forklift experience and strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values its team members and offers great benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Wellness Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires six months of verifiable forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pallet Jack

Handheld Scanners

Job description

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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.

• 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
  
  
  
• 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
  
  
  

JOB TITLE: Freight Handler

DEPARTMENT: Operations

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

SHIFT: Monday-Friday (Midnight-8am)

PAY: $21.50/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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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