Cargo Handler at Menzies Aviation

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Cargo Handling, Freight Distribution, Dangerous Goods Handling, Warehouse Management, Safety Compliance, Heavy Lifting, Inventory Recording, ULD Build-up, Air Waybill Reading

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

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. * 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 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. 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. [https://menziesaviation.com/] Application Instructions Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Responsibilities

The Cargo Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing freight using forklifts and transporters. Key duties include sorting materials, handling dangerous goods, and performing cargo build-ups and breakdowns on pallets or ULDs.