Air Cargo Warehouse Agent

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL seeks a Cargo Handler to load and unload cargo from aircraft, operate cargo vehicles, and maintain safety in confined spaces.

You will read off-load sheets, communicate with cockpit personnel using hand signals and voice commands, and work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years old, and a valid driver's license with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload cargo from aircraft.
• Operate vehicles to transport cargo.
• Read and interpret off-load sheets.
• Communicate with ground crew and cockpit using hand signals and voice commands.

Skills

Cargo Handling

Depth Perception

Vehicle Driving

Weight Management

Safety Protocols

Education

HS Diploma

GED

Job description

• Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas.
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception.
• Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver.
• Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of cargo.
• Engage in proper specific ground to cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands.

Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to safely load and unload cargo from aircraft, operate vehicles for transport, and communicate effectively in a ground-to-cockpit environment. Proficient in reading off-load sheets and adhering to safety protocols while working in confined spaces.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cargo Loading And Unloading
• Vehicle Operation
• Ground To Cockpit Communication
• Reading Off-Load Sheets
• Valid Driver's License

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cargo Handling
• Depth Perception
• Vehicle Driving
• Weight Management
• Safety Protocols

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED

Industry Keywords

• Aircraft Operations
• Cargo Transport
• Rotating Shifts
• Confined Spaces