Freight Handler Lead

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Wellness Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Biweekly Pay

Uniform Incentive

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a Freight Handler Lead in Eagan, MN, to lead daily warehouse duties with a safety-first mindset and clear communication. The role requires accountability for the team and hands-on supervision during night shifts.

The Lead will collaborate with Dispatch and Operations Supervisors, assist with loading/unloading freight, and ensure a productive, on-time operation in a non-exempt, full-time environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional up to 90 pounds.
• Previous forklift experience – preferred.
• Previous supervisory or management experience – preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members are on time and ready for work.
• Inspect the dock to ensure 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

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Safety-minded

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Title

Freight Handler Lead

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 Details

Department: Eagan MN

Job Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Direct Reports: No

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, (12am-8am)

PAY: $25/hr

REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: No

LOCATION: Eagan, MN

Job Summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is looking for a Freight Handler Lead that has a safety-first mindset and effective communications 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.

Job Specifications

• 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
• 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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Wellness Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Biweekly Pay

Additional Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility

All regular full-time employees are eligible for CrossCountry's benefit package after 30 days of employment.