Cargo Handler

Menzies Aviation; North Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking a Freight Handler to receive, store, and distribute freight effectively. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, sorting items, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, and must be able to lift a significant weight consistently. This position requires flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds continuously.
• Current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conveys freight using a forklift or transporter.
• Sorts and stores materials according to predetermined sequences.
• Fills requisitions and distributes items to various locations.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 counts of items received or distributed.
• Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and air waybill.
• Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
• Ensure that work areas are clean and hazard free of loose nets, strap, etc.
• Must practice all company’s Safety Policy inclusive of, but not limited to: wearing PPE, equipment operation, safe lifting procedures or obeying speed limits when driving company vehicles and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skill:

• 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 available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• 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;

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

:

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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