FT Cargo Handler

Menzies Aviation
US - Illinois - Rockford
April 23, 2025

Description

Menzies Aviation is hiring Cargo Ramp Handlers. We are looking for you!

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Rate of Pay $19.00 an hour

Required: Driver's License and Social Security Card

All hires are required to undergo and pass security clearances, 5 years employment and educational verification, background checks, drug screen and physical test.

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling team, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing freight while practicing 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.

Key Responsibilities

Reads air waybill, bills of landing, or freight manifest to determine the items to be moved, gathered, or distributed

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 good in a proper area

Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to other locations

Opens 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

Ensures that work areas are clean and hazard free of loose nets, straps, etc

Must follow all Security procedures as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.

Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical

Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English

Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds on a continuous basis

Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions

Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal

Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)

Forklift certification preferred

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

Benefits

Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor

Kaiser Medical Benefits

Free Employee parking

Dental, Vision, 401K

Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Training

Uniform Provided

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.

Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. An employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

Experience

Warehouse

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (/eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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