Cargo Handler AM & PM Shifts

Menzies Aviation LATAM; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Parking

Free Kaiser benefit for Employee + Sp

Paid Training

Uniform provided

Job summary

Menzies Aviation LATAM at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hiring full-time Cargo Handlers to safely build up and breakdown freight pallets, interpret airway bills, and sort freight using forklift in designated storage areas. You will operate small vehicles and must follow safety policies while possibly working in other areas.

Training is provided before starting to ensure readiness. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, be 18+, fluent English,

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.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must 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 AO
• Must pass 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.

Responsibilities

• Reads air waybill, bills of lading, or freight manifests to determine items to move.
• Conveys freight from receiving areas to storage using forklift or transporter.
• Sorts items on racks or bins by destination or consignee.
• Sorts and stores dangerous goods in proper area.
• Fulfills requisitions and distributes items to locations.
• Opens containers for breakdown and records counts of items.
• Weighs and counts items for distribution to ensure conformance to manifests.
• Performs cargo build-up/breakdowns to/from pallets/ULDs.
• Keeps work areas clean and hazard-free.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ability to build relationships

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Full-Time Cargo Handlers (Warehouse) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams 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

The role holder will be responsible for the safe and efficient build up and break down of freight pallets. The ability to interpret airway bills, bills of landing, and freight manifests in order to sort freight effectively via forklift to storage racks, shelves, or bins in designated storage areas is necessary. The handling and storage of dangerous goods may also be required. You will be driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles at times and as such you will require a valid driver’s license. You will be required to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures. We cross-train our employees so you may be expected to work in other areas of the operation. We provide classroom and on the job training to ensure you are fully trained for your new position prior to starting.

Key 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 count 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.

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 be 18 years of age or older
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a teamAbility to build relationships

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Starting at $23.08 per hour!
• Free Employee Parking
• Free Kaiser benefit for Employee + Spouse+ Children
• Paid Training
• Uniform provided.
• Relocation or US employment authorization are not included with this job