Freight Handler/Yard Driver (3pm-11pm)

DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt
SHIFT: Monday-Friday (3pm-11pm)
PAY: $27.00/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

• This position is a 50/50 split between the warehouse and yard

• Drives a straight truck or tractor-trailer combination in a safe and legal manner.

• Hook and unhook various commercial combinations, to manually lower and raise landing gear, operates fifth wheel release levers, lock and release pintle-hooks, attach and release safety chains, open and close cargo doors, climb into and out of vehicles, and fuels and check oil/coolant levels of vehicles.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

• Maintain driving records required to comply with State and Federal regulations.

• Determine optimal method for loading freight to minimize damage and maximize trailer capacity; secure cargo within the vehicle to avoid damage.

• Clean and maintain the interior and exterior of vehicles according to Company vehicle 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

• Valid Drivers license

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.

• Must be able to enter and exit cab of a commercial vehicle. Cab floor level is generally 36 to 66 inches above ground level with entry and exit achieved with the assistance of various steps and handholds; also requires frequent bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching and balancing.