Freight Handler Lead

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a Freight Handler Lead in Salt Lake City, UT, with a safety-first mindset and strong communication skills. You will lead by example, ensure on-time attendance, and manage daily warehouse duties while coordinating dock operations with dispatch.

Ideal candidates bring forklift experience and supervisory or management exposure, plus excellent problem-solving abilities to support efficient loading/unloading of freight in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• 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

Forklift experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title:Freight Handler LeadDepartment:Salt Lake City UTJob Status:Non-ExemptCompensation:Direct Reports:NoCOMPANY OVERVIEWCrossCountry 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 2:30pm-10:30pmPAY: $23/hrREPORTS TO: Operations SupervisorDIRECT REPORTS: NoLOCATION: Salt Lake City, UTJOB SUMMARYCrossCountry 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.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 skillsPHYSICAL 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, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time#MTRFH