Part-Time Freight Handler

## Part-Time Freight Handler (3am-7:30am)
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Watertown SD:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JR100802
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* Job Title:

** Part-Time Freight Handler (3am-7:30am)
** Department:
** Watertown SD
** 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 (3am-7:30am)
** PAY:** $23.40/hr  
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* REPORTS TO:

** Service Center Manager  
** DIRECT REPORTS:
** No
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* LOCATION:

** Watertown, SD
** 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 & 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
* * This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment skills assessment
*** 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#SDFH