Freight Handler (Midnight-8am)

About the role

CrossCountry Freight Solutions (CCFS) is hiring Freight Handlers in the Midnight-8am shift at their Eagan, MN location. This is a non-exempt, safety-sensitive position offering a competitive hourly rate of $24.00.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers utilizing forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or hand carts
• Use handheld scanners to efficiently track and document freight through the 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
• 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