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Freight Handler (10pm-8am)

CrossCountry Freight Solutions
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Des Moines, IA, US

Salary

$26 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is hiring Freight Handlers for a night shift from 10pm to 8am in Des Moines, IA, offering a competitive pay of $26.00 per hour.
  • The position requires at least six months of verifiable forklift experience and involves safely loading and unloading freight using various equipment.
  • Freight Handlers will also be responsible for tracking and documenting freight, verifying its condition, and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to lift and move significant weights, including up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 90 pounds occasionally.
  • CCFS provides a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and a 401k retirement plan.

Job Title:

Freight Handler (10pm-8am)

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!

SHIFT: Monday-Friday (10pm-8am)
PAY: $26.00/hr
REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor

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

  • 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 




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