Freight Handler

CrossCountry Houston, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Uniform Incentive

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Time Off

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is hiring Freight Handlers in Houston in a 1pm-9pm shift. The role involves loading/unloading freight from trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or handcarts, and operating handheld scanners to document movement across our network.

The position requires at least 6 months of forklift experience, strong communication, and safety-first mindset. Benefits include health plans, 401(k), and paid time off, with professional training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds.
• Minimum 6 months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand cart.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight.
• Identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight accurately.
• Verify freight condition to meet quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Title: Freight Handler Department: Houston TX 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 1pm-9pm

PAY

$22.00/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

• 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, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k retirement plan with match

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match! We strive for universal prosperity between our team members, company, customers, and communities. We seek top tier team members who can catch our vision of balancing safety, quality, and productivity.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Uniform Incentive
• Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee) Paid Personal Time-Off
• Regular part-time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for CrossCountry's benefit package after 30 days of employment. Our employee benefit package includes: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Plan* Uniform Incentive* Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee) Paid Personal Time-Off * Regular part-time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.