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Cargo Handler Lead Featured

Location
Dfw Airport, Texas
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
CARGO023343
Posted
2026-7-15

Description
Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams 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
Under limited supervision provides day-to-day work directions to cargo handlers and is able to serve as backup to Supervisor Cargo Operations.
What you will be doing
+ Assign employees to work specific jobs loading unloading building up and breaking down freight.
+ Performs new employee introduction to work area explains rules uniform policy warehouse procedures and provides overview of department operations.
+ Trains employees on specific or assigns employees to work with experienced agent.
+ Ensure that employees are fully trained on company policies and procedures including warehouse safety forklift operation and security procedures.
+ Interface with other departments to ensure that service issues are addressed and/or corrected to ensure quality of service.
+ Maintains as orderly work area may perform or assign general housekeeping duties including sweeping storage and dock areas.
+ Operates a forklift to transport freight in a safe and efficient manner. May be responsible for fueling forklifts.
+ Ensures that all company safety rules including dangerous goods handling and awareness are bring adhered to reports safety hazards and incident to supervisor.
+ Inventories freight to insure proper accounting of cargo.
+ Directly leads Cargo Handlers. • Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with Menzies’ polices and applicable laws. • Other duties as assigned.
+ Must follow all Security procedures as required.
Pay : $20-$22 per hour based on experience
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 be at least 18 years of age.
+ Must have High School diploma or GED.
+ Must have a current driver license with no violations over the past 5 years.
+ Minimum of six months’ experience.
+ Forklift certificate preferred but not necessary.
+ Must be able to speak read and write in English proficiently.
+ Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
+ Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
+ Previous customer service experience preferred
+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing including drug testing
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport and Custom badges/seals.
What we are looking for:
+ 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.
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!
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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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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Cargo Handler Lead

Location: Dfw Airport TX

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Cargo and Freight
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Menzies Aviation seeks a Cargo Handler Lead.
Description
Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams 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
Under limited supervision provides day-to-day work directions to cargo handlers and is able to serve as backup to Supervisor Cargo Operations.
What you will be doing
+ Assign employees to work specific jobs loading unloading building up and breaking down freight.
+ Performs new employee introduction to work area explains rules uniform policy warehouse procedures and provides overview of department operations.
+ Trains employees on specific or assigns employees to work with experienced agent.
+ Ensure that employees are fully trained on company policies and procedures including warehouse safety forklift operation and security procedures.
+ Interface with other departments to ensure that service issues are addressed and/or corrected to ensure quality of service.
+ Maintains as orderly work area may perform or assign general housekeeping duties including sweeping storage and dock areas.
+ Operates a forklift to transport freight in a safe and efficient manner. May be responsible for fueling forklifts.
+ Ensures that all company safety rules including dangerous goods handling and awareness are bring adhered to reports safety hazards and incident to supervisor.
+ Inventories freight to insure proper accounting of cargo.
+ Directly leads Cargo Handlers. • Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with Menzies’ polices and applicable laws. • Other duties as assigned.
+ Must follow all Security procedures as required.
Pay : $20-$22 per hour based on experience
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 be at least 18 years of age.
+ Must have High School diploma or GED.
+ Must have a current driver license with no violations over the past 5 years.
+ Minimum of six months’ experience.
+ Forklift certificate preferred but not necessary.
+ Must be able to speak read and write in English proficiently.
+ Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
+ Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
+ Previous customer service experience preferred
+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing including drug testing
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport and Custom badges/seals.
What we are looking for:
+ 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.
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!
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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Date Posted: 2026-7-15

Please Apply by: 2026-7-31