Freight Handler - 2pm shift

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off & holidays

401k retirement plan

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions in Denver is hiring Freight Handler for a 2pm–10:30pm shift. This safety-sensitive role involves loading/unloading freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, scanning goods, and ensuring accurate freight staging.

The team uses standard equipment; candidates must meet forklift experience requirements, pass a pre-employment skills assessment, and can lift heavy loads as needed. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability 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.
• Pre-employment skills assessment required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanner usage

Load/unload freight

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title

Freight Handler - 2pm shift

Department

Denver CO

Job Status

Non-Exempt

Compensation

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!

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.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm

Pay

$24.00/hour

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
• 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.

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Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
• 401k retirement plan