Menzies Aviation

Cargo Handler | YYC Airport

Menzies Aviation Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Details

Description

Do you have a passion for aviation and love being part of a fast paced environment? We are looking for a dedicated individual to ensure smooth operations on the tarmac, Join our team and soar to new heights with a career at Menzies Aviation!

Overview

Reporting to the Cargo lead or Warehouse manager, a Warehouse Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, building-up, breaking-down and distributing air freight within operational guidelines. Must be flexible and willing to work occasional weekends and holidays as well be able to lift 30 kgs or more.

Main Accountabilities Include

  • Read air waybills, bills of landing and freight manifests to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Convey freight from receiving areas to storage or to other warehouse areas using forklift or other designated handling equipment.
  • Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
  • Sort and store dangerous goods in proper area.
  • Complete 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. Record counts of items received or distributed.
  • Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and airway bill.
  • Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
  • Perform X-ray or other pre-flight security checks on manifested cargo as required
  • 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 related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record over the past 5 years.
  • Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to lift at least 30 kgs on a continuous basis
  • Must pass Transport Canada Background check.
  • Prior Cargo experience & Fork lift certification preferred
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Airlines and Aviation

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