Operator (Full time / Part time)

Cargojet; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading air cargo provider and accelerate your career in a dynamic environment! This role involves operating ground servicing equipment, ensuring safety, and handling packages with care. You will be part of a dedicated team that values commitment and leadership while meeting time-sensitive deadlines. The position offers opportunities for growth and development in a vibrant workplace. If you are adaptable, safety-conscious, and ready to contribute to a team-first culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• Mandatory Operator training and valid AVOP are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate ground servicing equipment safely and report issues.
• Sort packages and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Meet time-sensitive deadlines while working as a team.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Ability to lift up to 60lbs

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Adaptability to fast changing requirements

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent experience

Tools

Ground servicing equipment

Job description

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!
Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft. Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Primary Object of the Position:
The chosen candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment in a safe and proper manner and reporting any damage or potential problems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• To operate any/all ground servicing equipment.
• Report any abnormalities in equipment or equipment performance.
• Stay fluent and on any new equipment or procedures.
• Obey and operate according to all airport procedures.
• Responsible for any/all equipment (condition, fuel, performance).
• Stay up to date on any equipment upgrades, changes, performance, and policies.
• Repeated and continuous lifting of packages up to 60lbs.
• Sort packages based on customer, airport of destination, and other parameters.
• Communicate piece counts, and package information to Lead Hands, and Supervisors.
• Handle customer packages, and freight with due care and attention.
• Ensure all safety and security protocols are adhered to.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as required.
• Perform tasks associated with Dangerous Goods Handling/Acceptance.
• Meet time sensitive deadlines for freight build-up/breakdown as part of a team dynamic.
• Learn and apply specific training modules required for position (WHMIS, SMS, Dangerous Goods, Hazard Prevention, etc.)
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent experience.
• Mandatory Operator training completed.
• Maintain valid AVOP.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work within a “team first” environment, and complete common goals within time sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance habits.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast changing customer requirements.
• Willingness to take direction with a keen interest in further development within the operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible to work shift work, weekends, and stat holidays.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic reading and writing skills.

Important to Know:

• Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.