Freight Handler Lead

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is seeking a Freight Handler Lead in Salt Lake City, UT. This role emphasizes safety-first leadership, accountability for the team, and capability to perform daily warehouse tasks while ensuring operations run smoothly.

The position reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires lifting and maneuvering freight, with a Monday–Friday shift from 2:30pm to 10:30pm. Join CCFS and advance your leadership career in logistics.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• 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 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

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title:

Freight Handler Lead

Department:

Salt Lake City UT

Job Status:

Non-Exempt

Compensation:

Pay: $23/hr

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!

SHIFT:

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

REPORTS TO:

Operations Supervisor

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

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