Freight Handler (Overnight)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc; Watertown, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions Inc. seeks a Freight Handler (Overnight) in Watertown, SD. This safety-sensitive role trains you to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts to load and unload freight accurately and efficiently, using scanners to document movements across the network.

You will identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight while upholding quality standards. The position requires 18+ years old, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 90 pounds occasionally, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight through the network.
• Identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight while ensuring quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

## Freight Handler (Overnight)Applylocations: Watertown SDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100802**Job Title:**Freight Handler (Overnight)**Department:**Watertown SD**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:** Tuesday-Saturday (1:00a start time)**PAY:** $22 **REPORTS TO:**Terminal Manager **JOB SUMMARY** Are you seeking a warehouse position that provides a set schedule, benefits, and competitive pay? Look no further! CrossCountry is hiring Freight Handlers in your area. This is a safety sensitive position that is responsible for loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and/or handcart. Our Freight Handlers are properly trained and certified to operate safety sensitive equipment efficiently. **ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES** • Safely load and unload trailers utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand cart • Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and document freight through our 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 fifty (50) pounds • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds • At least six (6) months of verifiable forklift experience • 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) • 401k retirement plan with match