Night Freight Handler (10pm–8am) — Des Moines | PTO

CrossCountry Freight Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Biweekly Pay

Job summary

CrossCountry Freight Solutions in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Freight Handler for the 10pm–8am shift. This safety-sensitive role involves loading/unloading freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, with training and certification provided to operate equipment efficiently.

Job duties include scanning freight, staging inbound goods, and ensuring quality standards. Minimums include 6 months forklift experience, ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally,

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds.
• At least 6 months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand carts.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight.
• Identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight accurately.
• Verify condition of freight to meet quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Problem solving

Pre-employment assessment

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pallet jack

Job description

CrossCountry Freight Solutions in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Freight Handler for the 10pm–8am shift. This safety-sensitive role involves loading/unloading freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, with training and certification provided to operate equipment efficiently.

Job duties include scanning freight, staging inbound goods, and ensuring quality standards. Minimums include 6 months forklift experience, ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally,