CrossCountry Freight Solutions is hiring a Freight Handler/Dispatcher. We are looking for qualified applicants who take accountability for their team, have a safety-first mindset, and ability to communicate effectively.
Shift: Monday – Friday (Midnight-8am)
Pay: $23.00/hr
What you can expect a typical day to look like:
- 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 are achieved
- Assisting Dispatch with routing
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits and More:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- PTO, Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Wellness Time Off
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Biweekly Pay
What you will need to succeed on the job:
- 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
- Previous Forklift experience – preferred
- Previous supervisory or management experience - preferred
- 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.
- Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
- Must be able to frequently reach for freight at waist level or above shoulder height.
- 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.
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 Upper Midwest, and Western regions, along with parts of the Southwest region. We look forward to having you Hitch on and Prosper with us!
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