Freight Handler Lead

Crosscountry-Freight-Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc. in Salt Lake City is seeking a Freight Handler Lead with a safety-first mindset and strong communication skills.

You will lead by example, take accountability for the team, and manage daily warehouse duties to keep operations running smoothly. This role reports to the Operations Supervisor and involves coordinating with dispatch, ensuring on-time attendance, and assisting with loading/unloading freight.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 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

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

SHIFT: Monday-Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm

PAY: $23/hr

REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: No

LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT

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.

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

• 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