Freight Handler (10am-7pm)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

EAP

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc in Des Moines, IA is seeking Freight Handlers for a Monday-Friday shift from 10am to 7pm. The role focuses on loading/unloading freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, using scanners to track shipments, and ensuring freight quality.

The position is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment screening. Candidate must be at least 18, with forklift experience and good communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 6 months verifiable forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand carts.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight.
• Identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight; verify condition and quality.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Handheld scanners

Job description

**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 (10am-7pm) **PAY:** $24.00/hr **REPORTS TO:**Service Center Manager**DIRECT REPORTS:** No**LOCATION:** Des Moines, IA **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 SPECIFIATIONS****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, 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