Freight Handler (11pm-8am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. DBA CCFS; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions in Omaha, NE is hiring a Freight Handler for the overnight shift (11pm–8am). This safety‑sensitive role loads and unloads freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and/or handcart, with certification where required.

You will scan freight with handheld devices, verify conditions, ID, sticker and stage inbound cargo, and help maintain safety and quality standards. Applicants must be 18+, able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 90 pounds occasionally,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds.
• At least 6 months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of pre-employment skills assessment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title

Freight Handler (11pm-8am)

Department

Omaha NE

Job Status

Non-Exempt

Compensation

$23.00/hr

Direct Reports

No

Location

Omaha, NE

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!

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.

Shift

Overnight (11pm-8am)

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
• 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 #NEFH
• 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.