Warehouse Freight Handler | Forklift & Safety Focus

Menzies Aviation; Brownstown Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Menzies Aviation is seeking a warehouse associate in Detroit, MI, to read freight documents and move items to storage or designated areas. The role involves sorting, packing, and distributing cargo while adhering to safety and security procedures.

Candidates must be 18+, pass drug testing, and have a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license, English proficiency, and ability to lift up to 70 lbs are required; forklift certification is a plus.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass drug testing.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with no violations in past 5 years.
• Forklift certificate preferred but not required.
• Able to speak/read/write English proficiently; able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Willingness to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to obtain airport and customs badges/seals.

Responsabilidades

• Read airway bills, freight manifests to determine items to move.
• Convey freight from receiving to storage or designated areas with forklift or transporter.
• Sort and store materials by destination or consignee.
• Handle and store dangerous goods correctly.
• Fill requisitions and distribute items to locations.
• Open crates; record counts and weigh items for distribution.
• Perform cargo build‑ups and breakdowns as needed.
• Maintain clean, hazard‑free work areas and follow safety rules.
• Follow security procedures and other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Learn quickly

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Educación

High School diploma/GED

Descripción del empleo

Detroit, MI | DTW
Brownstown Township, MI 48174, USA

Description

ole Purpose

Receives,storesanddistributesfreightwithinestablishedguidelinesbyperformingthefollowingduties.

What you will be doing

• Reads Airway bills, bills of landing, or freight manifest to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
• Conveysfreightfromreceivingareastostorageortootherdesignatedareaswithforkliftortransporter.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
• Sortsandstoresall dangerousgoodsinproperarea
• Fillrequisitions,workordersorrequestsformaterials, toolsorotherstockitemsand distributeitemsto other locations.
• Openbales,crates,andothercontainersforbreakdown.Recordscountofitemsreceivedordistributed. Weighs and countsitemsfordistribution within the warehousetoensure conformancetocompanystandards and air waybill.
• Performscargobuild-upand/orbreakdowns,freighttoand/orfromskid,palletsorULDs.
• Ensuresthatworkareasarecleanandhazardfreeofloosenets,straps,etc. ·
• MustpracticeallCompany'sSafetyPolicyinclusiveof, butnotlimitedtowearingPPE,equipmentoperation, safe lifting proceduresorobeying speed limitswhen driving companyvehiclesand equipment.
• MustfollowallSecurityproceduresasrequired.
• Other dutiesasassigned

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 be at least 18 years of age. Must pass Drug testing.
• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• 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 tolift upto 70 lbs.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays. Previous customer service experience preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing including drug testing
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport and Custom badges/seals.

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 team
• Ability 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. 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.

Application Instructions

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