Cargo Handler

Menzies Aviation LATAM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation LATAM in Houston is seeking a Warehouse Operator to handle freight and support airport logistics. You will read manifests, move shipments with a forklift, and prepare items for storage or distribution, adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include organizing goods by destination, processing requisitions, and ensuring accurate counts. A strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a willingness to undergo background checks and medical/drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with no violations over past 5 years.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Must pass FBI background check and obtain airport clearance.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds on a continuous basis.
• Must pass pre-employment medical and a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Read air waybill, bills of lading or freight manifest to determine items to move, gather or distribute.
• Convey freight from receiving areas to storage or other designated areas using forklift or transporter.
• Sort and store materials by destination or consignee in racks or bins.
• Sort and store dangerous goods in appropriate area.
• Fill requisitions and distribute items to other locations; record counts and movements.
• Open containers, count items received or distributed, and document inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833.

Job Details

Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Receives stores and distributes freight within established guidelines by performing the following duties.

What You Will Be Doing

• Reads air waybill, bills of landing of freight manifest to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distribute.
• Conveys freight from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas with forklift or transporter.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
• Sorts and stores dangerous goods in proper area.
• Fill requisitions, work orders or request for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to other locations.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers for break down. Records count of items received or distributed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedule to be determined*

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing And Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Must pass driver’s test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver’s license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA);
• 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.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.