Freight Handler (4pm-12am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is hiring a Freight Handler for the 4pm–12am shift in Kansas City, KS. The role involves safely loading/unloading freight with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts, and documenting movements with handheld scanners.

You must be at least 18 and have forklift experience. Physical demands include lifting up to 50–90 pounds occasionally and up to 2,500 pounds moved with equipment; prior forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Minimum six months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight across the network.
• Identify and stage inbound freight; verify conditions to ensure quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

## Freight Handler (4pm-12am)Apply: Kansas City KS: Full time: Posted Today: JR100944**Job Title:**Freight Handler (4pm-12am)**Department:**Kansas City KS**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!**SHIFT:** Monday-Friday, 4pm-12am **PAY:** $25.00/hr **REPORTS TO:** Operations Manager **DIRECT REPORTS:** NO**LOCATION:** Kansas City, KSJOB 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.