Cargo Handler – YVR

Menzies Aviation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in cargo handling. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the movement of freight, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented, able to lift heavy items, and possesses a valid driver's license. This position offers a dynamic work environment with variable shifts, including weekends and holidays. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Read air waybills and freight manifests to determine items to move.
• Sort and store materials according to predetermined sequences.
• Perform pre-flight security checks on manifested cargo as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Cargo handling

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Qualifications:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• 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