Freight Handler (Midnight-8am)

CrossCountry Minneapolis, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Time-Off

Job summary

CrossCountry Minneapolis, LLC is seeking a Freight Handler for the midnight shift, Monday to Friday, from 8 PM to 8 AM. This position involves safely loading and unloading freight using forklifts and other equipment. Candidates must have at least six months of forklift experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Join a dedicated team at CrossCountry Freight Solutions, where we provide essential freight services across the Western and Central United States.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Six months of verifiable forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers.
• Track and document freight using handheld scanners.
• Verify freight condition for quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Forklift operation

Dispatching experience

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Freight Handler (Midnight-8am)
Department: Operations
Shift: Monday-Friday (Midnight-8am)
Pay: $24.00/hr
Reports to: Service Center Manager

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) provides direct freight service throughout the Western and Central United States.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand cart.
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and document freight through the network.
• Accurately identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight.
• Verify the condition of freight to assure quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• At least six (6) months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Dispatching experience required.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment skills assessment.

Physical Demands

• Frequent squatting and crouching to handle freight.
• 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.
• Carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
• Help load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 45,000 pounds with mechanical aid.
• Open and close cargo doors and climb into and out of vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan*
• Uniform Incentive*
• Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full‑time employee)
• Paid Personal Time‑Off*
• Regular part‑time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.