Aviation Cargo Warehouse Operator

Menzies Aviation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Agent to receive and ship e‑commerce parcels inside the cargo warehouse, airside or landside, and to drive small specialized vehicles. The role requires heavy lifting and physical work as part of daily duties.

You will handle parcels through the roller system and X‑ray units, inspect cargo for tampering or damage, report irregularities, and transfer freight with forklifts or hand trucks.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Must pass pre-employment medical and a drug test.
• All hires are required to undergo and pass security clearances (10-year criminal background check), 5 years employment and educational verification, drug screen and physical test.

Responsibilities

• Handles parcels through the parcel handling system, by introducing parcels through the roller system and x-ray units.
• Inspects the cargo at the time of acceptance for signs of tampering, damage, or pilferage.
• Reports any irregularities to the management team.
• Transfers freight from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas with forklift or hand truck.
• Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and air waybill.
• Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdown to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
• Screen cargo through physical search and X-ray screening.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Menzies Aviation in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Agent to receive and ship e‑commerce parcels inside the cargo warehouse, airside or landside, and to drive small specialized vehicles. The role requires heavy lifting and physical work as part of daily duties.

You will handle parcels through the roller system and X‑ray units, inspect cargo for tampering or damage, report irregularities, and transfer freight with forklifts or hand trucks.