Freight Handler 3am-1pm

CrossCountry Freight Solutions • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CrossCountry Freight Solutions is hiring a Freight Handler in Denver, Colorado. This safety-sensitive warehouse position is responsible for loading and unloading freight from trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, and/or handcart. Freight Handlers are trained and certified to operate safety-sensitive equipment efficiently. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and pay is $24.00 per hour. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds.
• At least six 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 or pallets weighing up to 2,500 pounds onto a dolly or cart, applying up to 130 pounds of force with mechanical aid in various environments and conditions.
• Must be able to carry freight weighing up to 40 pounds for 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 climb into and out of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or handcarts.
• Use handheld scanners to track and document freight through the network.
• Identify, sticker, and stage inbound freight accurately.
• Verify freight condition to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed