Air Cargo Warehouse Agent

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Indianapolis seeks a Warehouse Cargo Handler to load, unload, and organize air cargo within a busy warehouse. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, build cargo for outbound flights, and assist in moving freight to and from aircraft and trucks.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this high-noise environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, a valid driver's license, TWU membership, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license
• Must join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and pay union dues
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
• Ability to judge distances
• Ability to successfully communicate with others
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment

Responsibilities

• Move air cargo within the designated warehouse.
• Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers.
• Build up cargo for outbound flights.
• Break down cargo from import flights.
• Facilitate loading and unloading cargo to and from semitrucks.
• Operate basic cargo-handling equipment such as forklifts, aircraft pallets, and pallet jacks.
• Check freight for piece count, weight, dimensions, and documentation.
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a 3,000 lb. vehicle and read off-load sheets.
• Perform aircraft push-out and towing functions using ground-to-cockpit hand signals and voice commands.
• Understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings.
• Complete required forms and messages.
• Perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities when assigned.
• Assist in monitoring facility security and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance

Skills

Cargo Handling

Forklift Operation

Weight Measurement

Distance Judgement

Documentation Checking

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

GED

TWU Membership

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Ground-to-Cockpit Hand Signals

Job description

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license
• Must join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and pay union dues
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off
• Ability to judge distances
• Ability to successfully communicate with others
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in cargo handling, including loading and unloading operations, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and effective communication. Capable of operating cargo-handling equipment and performing routine maintenance in a high-noise environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cargo Handling
• Forklift Operation
• Valid Driver's License
• Safety Compliance
• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cargo Loading
• Cargo Unloading
• Weight Measurement
• Distance Judgement
• Documentation Checking

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Transport Workers Union Membership

Industry Keywords

• Air Cargo
• Warehouse Operations
• Freight Handling
• Safety Warnings
• High-Noise Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Forklifts
• Pallet Jacks
• Ground-to-Cockpit Hand Signals

• Move air cargo within the designated warehouse
• Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers
• Build up cargo for outbound flights
• Break down cargo from import flights
• Facilitate loading and unloading cargo to and from semitrucks
• Operate basic cargo-handling equipment such as forklifts, aircraft pallets, and pallet jacks
• Check freight for piece count, weight, dimensions, and documentation
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a 3,000 lb. vehicle and read off-load sheets
• Perform aircraft push-out and towing functions using ground-to-cockpit hand signals and voice commands
• Understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings
• Complete required forms and messages
• Perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities when assigned
• Assist in monitoring facility security and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance