Freight Handler (11am-8pm)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

    Description

    Job Title:

    Freight Handler (11am-8pm)

    Department:

    Des Moines IA

    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!

    JOB TITLE: Freight Handler

    DEPARTMENT: Operations
    JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt
    SHIFT: Monday-Friday (11am-8pm)
    PAY: $21.50/hr
    REPORTS TO: Service Center 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.

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    BENEFITS:

    • Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.

    • Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time

    • 401k retirement plan

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Moines, Iowa

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