Cargo Handler – YYC

Menzies Aviation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Calgary invites applications for a cargo handler role on site. The position involves receiving, sorting, and distributing air freight, with heavy lifting and forklift use as part of daily tasks.

Candidates should be physically fit, able to work variable shifts including weekends, and have a high school diploma and English proficiency. Safety and teamwork are essential to daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and legally eligible to work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 30 kg repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Read air waybills and freight manifests to determine items to move.
• Convey freight using forklift or other handling equipment.
• Sort items on racks according to destination.
• Sort and store dangerous goods in proper area.
• Complete requisitions and distribute items to locations.
• Open containers and record counts of items received or distributed.
• Weigh and count items for distribution to ensure conformance to airway bill.
• Perform cargo build-up and breakdowns.
• Conduct pre-flight security checks on manifested cargo.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work area.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Safety procedures

Job description

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.

Receives, store, build-up, break-down and distribute air freight within operational guidelines. Position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching and frequent kneeling.

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