Air Cargo Warehouse Operations Specialist - Forklift Experience Required

Worldwide Flight Services; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

DailyPay access

On-the-spot awards (Awardco)

Medical care options

Travel discounts

Pet insurance

Discount shopping

Wellness programs

401k program

Internal mobility opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Worldwide Flight Services in Chicago is seeking a Warehouse Operations Specialist with forklift experience to manage safe and efficient cargo handling. You will lead duties, perform forklift operation, and ensure compliance with air carrier and Department of Transportation regulations while maintaining high service standards.

This role requires strong attention to safety, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to varying customer assignments, with potential for growth within WFS’s extensive global

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of Air Cargo operations experience preferred.
• Certified to operate multiple pieces of equipment.

Aufgaben

• Ensure duties are completed efficiently and professionally by assigned personnel.
• Perform export/import cargo build-up, cargo tracing, and forklift operation.
• Monitor dock offload/loading and conduct warehouse cargo inventories.
• Ensure compliance with air carrier and DOT regulations and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures, including TSA programs.
• Coordinate safe and efficient movement of cargo and support ramp needs.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Ausbildung

HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunities: Air Cargo Warehouse Operations Specialist - Forklift Experience Required (15683)

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

The work of a Warehouse Operations Specialist performs safe and efficient cargo duties through direction, coordination, observation, and hands‑on assistance while handling the operation.

This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all duties performed by assigned personnel are completed in the most efficient and professional manner.
• Performs export cargo build-up, import/export cargo tracing, forklift operation, monitors the utilization of dock offload/loading, and completes warehouse cargo inventory assessments.
• Accepts/distributes cargo in accordance with applicable air carrier and Department of Transportation regulations, provides outstanding customer service to resolve customer issues.
• Comply with all WFS safety and security policies and procedures, and all air carrier TSA Security Programs. Never participate in fraudulent activities with regard to safety and security.
• Remain aware of WFS staff, contractors, and visitors’ activities. Report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non‑compliances with security processes or procedures, including access controls, badging, and security screening to the Manager or through the WFS reporting system, Pulse, or through the Company “See Something, Say Something” Program.
• Serves as a technical operational expert coordinating the safe and efficient movement of cargo, addressing both warehouse and ramp needs simultaneously.
• Is responsible for providing insight on the staffing structure and tasks needed to ensure on‑time, safe, and high‑quality delivery.
• Assignments may vary by customer.Employees will be assigned a primary assignment and can expect to support other customers based on their training and experience.
• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be certified to operate multiple pieces of equipment and able to perform the following: WAREHOUSE : Builder, Dock Master (Import/ Export/ Oversize/ VUN) Cargo Screener and Forklift operator. RAMP : (min. Advanced GSE, tug/ belt loader/ GPU/ASU) Pushback, Loader Operator, Load Master, Marshaling, Forklift and Operator/ Tug Operator.
• 5+ years of Air Cargo operations experience, performing advanced levels of warehouse and ramp responsibilities.
• Experience in training and coaching employees.
• Experience supporting safety improvement projects.
• Must meet customer station-specific requirements.

**This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), a labor union which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues.**

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part‑time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.