Freight Handler Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid community volunteer time

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is hiring a Freight Handler Lead for Salt Lake City. You will lead a team, ensure safety, coordinate dock operations with dispatch, and assist with loading and unloading freight during the 2:30pm–10:30pm shift.

The role requires a safety-first mindset, strong communication, and leadership abilities. Forklift experience and prior supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age and ability to lift/move up to 50 lb regularly.
• Experience supervising a small team preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Coordinate with dispatch for daily assignments.
• Assist with loading and unloading a wide variety of freight.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Freight Handler Lead### Freight Handler LeadApply: Salt Lake City UT: Full time: Posted Today: JR101099**Job Title:**Freight Handler Lead**Department:**Salt Lake City UT**Job Status:**Non-Exempt**Compensation:****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**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 #MTRFH