Cargo Control Employee

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and shift allowances

Travel allowance and parking

Pension scheme

One-year contract with potential for a

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. in Amsterdam is seeking a Cargo Control Employee to manage ULD placement and coordinate with the Cargo Controller team.

You ensure correct positioning, monitor tasks in the system, and assist with loading/unloading at the MTD, while collaborating with drivers and warehouse colleagues. Learning on the job, with motivation and technical understanding as the foundation; a 38-hour week, 24/7 shift roster, and exposure to a dynamic Schiphol environment offer

Qualifications

• You have technical insight and can quickly understand systems and processes.
• You hold a valid category B driving licence.
• You are motivated to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• You are available to work in a 24/7 shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Check incoming and outgoing ULDs and ensure correct placement.
• Monitor priorities and register progress in the system.
• Collaborate with the (Assistant) Cargo Controller for complex issues.
• Shunt and move dollies and pallet wagons to maintain airside order.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks at the Moving Trucking Dock (MTD).

Skills

Technical insight

Valid driving licence

Willingness to learn

Availability for 24/7 shifts

Experience in air cargo/logistics

Job description

Job Location (Short): Amsterdam, NH, NLD, 1118LD

WFS, a member of the SATS Group, is a global air cargo logistics leader and best in class ground handling partner.
We offer services for Air Cargo, Ground Handling and specialist needs.
SATS-WFS has a strong presence across a combined network of over 215 locations and employs over 46 000 of the finest professionals all over the world.

What will you do?

As a Cargo Control Emplyee, you work on and around the platform behind the warehouse. You ensure that ULDs are at the right place at the right time.

You are responsible for checking incoming and outgoing ULDs, monitoring priorities and registering progress in the system. You work with an automated transport system and assist in resolving minor technical issues or irregularities. In case of more complex issues, you coordinate with the (Assistant) Cargo Controller to find the right solution together.

In addition, you help maintain order and overview airside by shunting and moving dollies and pallet wagons. You work closely with truck drivers, platform staff and colleagues in the warehouse and cargo office, and you are involved in loading and unloading trucks at the Moving Trucking Dock (MTD).

Most of the job is learned on the job. Experience is welcome, but motivation, eagerness to learn and technical understanding are the foundation for this role.

What do you bring?

• You enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable working in changing weather conditions
• You have technical insight and are able to quickly understand systems and processes
• You work accurately and maintain overview, even during busy periods
• You hold a valid category B driving licence
• Experience in air cargo, ULD handling or logistics is an advantage
• If you do not yet have experience, you are willing and motivated to learn
• You are available to work in a 24/7 shift roster

What do we offer?

• A salary between €2,600 and €3,200 gross per month based on a 38-hour workweek
• In addition, shift allowances for evening, night and weekend work; based on a standard roster, you can earn an average of 22% irregular hours allowance (ORT) on top of your salary
• Travel allowance and parking facilities
• Opportunities to develop yourself within the organisation and within this role
• A pension scheme with the majority of contributions paid by WFS
• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position
• A dynamic and fast-growing working environment at Schiphol

Your personal data will be collected and stored for the duration of the recruitment process. Once the procedure has been completed, your data will be deleted after 12 months. By applying, you agree to this.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.