Freight Handler - 2pm shift

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401k Retirement Plan

PTO, Paid Holidays

Biweekly Pay

Local, Home Daily

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions in Salt Lake City is hiring Freight Handlers for the 2pm shift. This safety-sensitive role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts to load and unload freight, with training provided.

The position offers $22 per hour, a set Monday–Friday schedule, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities to grow within a logistics network serving the Western and Central United States.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment skills assessment.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Title: Freight Handler - 2pm shift Department: Salt Lake City UT 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!

PAY: $22/hour SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm

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

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

• Local, Home Daily
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Biweekly Pay #MTRFH

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.

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.