Freight Handler

Job Title: Freight Handler (3pm-11pm)

Department: Operations

Location: Eagan, MN

Shift: Monday-Friday (3pm-11pm)

Pay: $25.00/hr

Reports to: Service Center Manager

Cross Country 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!

Are you seeking a warehouse position that provides a set schedule, benefits, and competitive pay? Look no further! Cross Country is hiring Freight Handlers in your area.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for Cross Country's benefit package after 30 days of employment. Our employee benefit package includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan*
• Uniform Incentive*
• Paid Holidays (after 30 days of service as a full-time employee)
• Paid Personal Time-Off *
• Regular part-time employees are eligible for these benefits as well.