Forklift Operator (3pm-11pm)

About the role

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.

This safety-sensitive position is responsible for loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and/or handcart. Freight Handlers are properly trained and certified to operate safety-sensitive equipment efficiently. Location: Eagan, MN. Reports to: Operations Supervisor.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

Pay

$27.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand carts
• 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

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• At least six (6) months of verifiable forklift experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds
• Ability to perform frequent squatting and crouching to handle freight
• Ability 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
• Ability to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet
• Ability to help load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 45,000 pounds with mechanical aid
• Ability 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