Freight Handler 2pm-midnight

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. is seeking Freight Handlers in Denver, CO. This safety sensitive role involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart. The shift is Monday-Friday, 2pm–Midnight, at $24.00 per hour.

Reports to the Operations Supervisor. You will use handheld scanners to track freight, ensure quality, and stage inbound freight. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical strength

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Handheld scanners

Forklift (certified)

Job description

Job Description

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 2pm-Midnight
PAY: $24.00/hr

REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: No

LOCATION: Denver, CO

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 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.