Freight Handler Lead

CrossCountry Minneapolis, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Uniform Incentive

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) in Eagan, MN, is seeking a Freight Handler Lead who puts safety first and communicates clearly. This role requires leading by example, taking accountability for the team, and completing daily warehouse duties to keep operations efficient.

You will oversee dock operations, coordinate with dispatch, ensure team members are on time, assist with loading and unloading freight, and meet daily assignments with the Operations Supervisors.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous forklift experience – preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience – preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members are on time and ready for work.
• Inspect the dock to make sure it is a clean and safe work environment.
• Coordinate dock operations with dispatch.
• Meet with Operations Supervisors for daily assignments.
• Assist with loading and unloading a wide variety of freight.

Skills

Excellent communication and problem‑sh

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Title: Freight Handler Lead • Location: Eagan, MN • Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00am‑8:00am • Pay: $25/hr • Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Job Summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is looking for a Freight Handler Lead that has a safety‑first mindset and effective communication skills. This role requires leading by example, taking accountability for your team, and having the capacity to complete daily warehouse duties. Advance your leadership career today with CCFS!

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure all team members are on time and ready for work.
• Inspect the dock to make sure it is a clean and safe work environment.
• Coordinate dock operations with dispatch.
• Meet with Operations Supervisors for daily assignments.
• Assist with loading and unloading a wide variety of freight.

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.
• Previous forklift experience – preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience – preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

All regular full‑time employees are eligible for CrossCountry's benefit package after 30 days of employment. Benefits include 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), and Paid Personal Time‑Off. Regular part‑time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.