Freight Handler; Midnight

Job Overview

Job Title:

Freight Handler (Midnight-8am)
Department:
Operations

Shift: Monday-Friday (Midnight-8am)
Pay: $24.00/hr

Reports to:

Service Center Manager

Cross Country Freight Solutions (CCFS) provides direct freight service throughout the Western and Central United States.

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

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
• At least six (6) months of verifiable forklift experience.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Dispatching experience required.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment skills assessment.

• Frequent squatting and crouching to handle freight.
• 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.
• Carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance of up to 20 feet.
• Help load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 45,000 pounds with mechanical aid.
• Open and close cargo doors and climb into and out of vehicles.

• 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.