Aviation Cargo Specialist

Menzies Aviation; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in New York, NY is recruiting a warehouse associate to receive, store and distribute freight using forklift equipment, ensuring accurate handling to support flight schedules and safety standards.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, English proficiency, valid driver’s license; forklift certification preferred. Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Prior customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass drug testing.
• Must have a current driver license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Forklift certificate preferred, but not necessary.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reads air waybills, bills of lading, or freight manifest to determine items to be moved.
• Conveys freight from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas with forklift or transporter.
• Sorts and places materials according to destination.
• Sorts and stores dangerous goods in proper area.
• Fill requisitions and distribute items to other locations.
• Perform cargo build-up and breakdowns and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Menzies Aviation in New York, NY is recruiting a warehouse associate to receive, store and distribute freight using forklift equipment, ensuring accurate handling to support flight schedules and safety standards.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, English proficiency, valid driver’s license; forklift certification preferred. Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Prior customer service experience is a plus.