Cargo Handler

Menzies Aviation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation seeks a dedicated individual for operations on the tarmac in Mississauga. Responsibilities include managing freight logistics, ensuring safety compliance, and offering top-tier service in a dynamic environment. Applicants should possess a high school diploma, bilingual capabilities, and a valid driver's license. Opportunities for growth and team collaboration await in this aviation role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must converse in English and French.
• Prior Cargo experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read air waybills and determine items for movement.
• Convey and sort freight using designated equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Do you have a passion for aviation and love being part of a fast paced environment? We are looking for a dedicated individual to ensure smooth operations on the tarmac, Join our team and soar to new heights with a career at Menzies Aviation!

About Us:
Joining Menzies Aviation means becoming part of a world-class team that is driving excellence in the aviation industry. Are you passionate about delivering top-tier service, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a meaningful impact on the global aviation landscape? Take your career to new heights with Menzies, where every day brings opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to the future of air travel.

Job Description:

• Read air waybills, bills of landing and freight manifests to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
• Convey freight from receiving areas to storage or to other warehouse areas using forklift or other designated handling equipment.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
• Sort and store dangerous goods in proper area.
• Complete requisitions, work orders or request for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to other locations.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers for break down. Record counts of items received or distributed.
• Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and airway bill.
• Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
• Perform X-ray or other pre-flight security checks on manifested cargo as required
• Ensure that work areas are clean and hazard free of loose nets, strap, etc.
• Must practice all company’s Safety Policy inclusive of, but not limited to: wearing PPE, equipment operation, safe lifting procedures or obeying speed limits when driving company vehicles and equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must be able to converse in French
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record over the past 5 years.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift at least 30 kgs on a continuous basis
• Must pass Transport Canada Background check.
• Prior Cargo experience & Fork lift certification preferred

Required education:

• Secondary education