Freight Handler (1am Start)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Watertown, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc in Watertown, SD is currently hiring Freight Handlers for a fixed schedule with benefits and competitive pay. This safety-sensitive role involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart, with proper training and certification to operate safety-sensitive equipment.

Requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally, plus a minimum of 6 months forklift experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Pre-employment skills assessment is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Handheld scanner

Pallet jack

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 (1am Start)

PAY: $22.00/hr

REPORTS TO: Service Center Manager

LOCATION: Watertown, SD

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

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 #SDFH

We strive for universal prosperity between our team members, company, customers, and communities.

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.