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Cargo Handler job at Menzies Aviation in Rockford IL

Description, duties, responsibilities

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
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.
What you will be doing:
+ 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 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
+ 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
Rate of Pay: $19 - $21.00 an hour
Required: Drivers License and Social Security Card
All hires are required to undergo and pass security clearances (10-year criminal background check) 5 years employment and educational verification drug screen and physical test.
View our Cargo Handler video here: https://youtu.be/f4Lt5-rnFEY
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.
Please see the attached job description for further details on safety security wellbeing and compliance.
What we are looking for:
+ Ability to Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
+ Ability to proficiently read write and speak English and perform basic math calculations.
+ 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.
+ 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.
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
Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so please click apply now!
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
+ High School or better
Licenses and Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
Experience
Preferred
+ Warehouse
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Menzies Aviation Company Overview

With more than 200 airport operations across 6 continents, Menzies Aviation relies on more than 30,000 employees to ensure that our services hit the heights which are expected of us. We believe that true excellence is only delivered by people with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. We offer landside and airside services tailored to our customers needs, timed to their schedules, and delivered by teams with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. Our core services include Ground Handling, Cargo, Fueling, Executive Services and Offline Services.