
Ft Cargo Handler Featured
- Location
- Rockford, Illinois
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- FTCAR019074
- Posted
- 2025-4-21
Ft Cargo Handler job at Menzies Aviation in Rockford IL
Description, duties, responsibilities
Description
Menzies Aviation is hiring Cargo Ramp Handlers. We are looking for you!
View our Cargo Handler video here: https://youtu.be/f4Lt5-rnFEY
+ Rate of Pay $19.00 an hour
+ Required: Drivers 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.
Qualifications
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
Preferred
+ High School or better
Licenses and Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
Experience
Preferred
+ Warehouse
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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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.
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