Freight Handler

## Freight Handler Apply:
Houston TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100970
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* Job Title:

** Freight Handler
** Department:
** Houston TX
** Job Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Compensation:
**** Direct Reports:
** No
* * COMPANY OVERVIEW
** 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!
** SHIFT:
Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm
**** PAY: $22.00/HR
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* REPORTS TO:

Operations Supervisor
**** DIRECT REPORTS:
No
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* LOCATION:

Houston, TX
** JOB SUMMARY  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. 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.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES  
• 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 JOB SPECIFICATIONS Skills and Knowledge  
• 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.  BENEFITS
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid community volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k retirement plan with match