Freight Handler (11pm-8am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

EAP

401k with match

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc. in Omaha, NE is hiring a Freight Handler for the Sunday-Friday 11pm-8am shift.

This safety-sensitive role uses forklifts, pallet jacks and handcarts to load and unload trailers and to manage freight through our network with handheld scanners. Candidates should have at least 6 months forklift experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 90 pounds occasionally, and pass a pre-employment skills assessment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to lift up to 90 pounds occasionally.
• At least 6 months forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Pre-employment skills assessment completion required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Pre-employment skills assessment

Age 18+

Job description

Job Title:

Freight Handler (11pm-8am)

Department:

Omaha NE

Job Status:

Non-Exempt

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:

• Sunday-Friday (11pm-8am)
• Pay: $23.00/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 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

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