Freight Handler Lead (Midnight-8am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions, Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions in Eagan, MN is seeking a Freight Handler Lead for the night shift (12am-8am). This non-exempt role reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires leading a warehouse team, ensuring safety, and handling loading/unloading duties.

The position offers bi-weekly pay and opportunities to advance in operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate accountability, strong communication, and the ability to manage daily dock operations with the dispatch team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 90 lbs.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Pre-employment skills assessment is required.

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

Age 18+

Lifting 50 lbs frequently

Lifting 90 lbs occasionally

Forklift experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

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 TITLE: Freight Handler Lead

DEPARTMENT: Operations

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt

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

PAY: $27/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

Skills & Knowledge

• 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, and Life Insurance




• PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off




• 401k Retirement Plan




• Biweekly Pay