Freight Handler (4pm-Midnight)

CrossCountry Kansas City, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Uniform Incentive

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Time-Off

Job summary

CrossCountry Kansas City, LLC is hiring a Freight Handler (4pm-Midnight) in the Operations department in Kansas City, MO. This safety-sensitive role loads and unloads freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart, and uses scanners to document movement across our network.

The position requires forklift experience, basic physical ability to lift up to 90 pounds, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional up to 90 pounds.
• Minimum six months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Handcart

Job description

Job Title: Freight Handler (4pm-Midnight)

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!

JOB TITLE: Freight Handler (4pm-Midnight)

DEPARTMENT: Operations

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $25.00/HR

REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

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.

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:

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGE

• 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.