Cargo Handler – YVR

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading aviation services provider, where you will play a crucial role in the efficient handling and distribution of cargo. This position involves operating forklifts, sorting materials, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to safety and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vital industry while enhancing your skills in cargo management and logistics.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Read air waybills and freight manifests to determine items to move.
• Convey freight using forklift and ensure cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Cargo handling

Safety practices

Flexibility in shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Read air waybills, bills of landing and freight manifests to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
2. Convey freight from receiving areas to storage or to other warehouse areas using forklift or other designated handling equipment.
3. Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
4. Sort and store dangerous goods in proper area.
5. Complete requisitions, work orders or request for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute items to other locations.
6. Open bales, crates, and other containers for breakdown. Record counts of items received or distributed.
7. Weigh and count items for distribution within the warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and airway bill.
8. Perform cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
9. Perform X-ray or other pre-flight security checks on manifested cargo as required.
10. Ensure that work areas are clean and hazard-free of loose nets, straps, etc.
11. 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.
12. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
4. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record over the past 5 years.
5. Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
6. Must be able to lift at least 30 kgs on a continuous basis.
7. Must pass Transport Canada Background check.
8. Prior cargo experience & forklift certification preferred.