Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator (2pm-10pm)

Department: Operations

Job Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $24.00/hr

Are you seeking a warehouse position that provides a set schedule, benefits, and competitive pay? Cross Country Freight Solutions is hiring Freight Handlers in your area. This is a safety sensitive position that is responsible for loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and/or handcart. Our Freight Handlers are properly trained and certified to operate safety-sensitive equipment efficiently.

• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment skills assessment required.
• Must be able to work the 2pm-10pm shift.

• Must perform frequent squatting and crouching to handle freight.
• Must 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 load and unload full trailers of freight weighing up to 45,000 pounds with mechanical aid.
• Must open and close cargo doors and climb in and out of vehicles.

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