Cargo Screening Agent Hot
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- CARGO021826
- Posted
- 2026-2-24
Cargo Screening Agent job at Menzies Aviation in Houston TX
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 Screening team you will be responsible for carrying out Air Cargo Security Screening to the letter of the MSP and ACISP while following the MA Safety Policy inclusive of but not limited to: wearing PPE equipment operation safe lifting procedures and obeying speed limits when driving company vehicles and equipment.
What you will be doing:
+ Ensure that they work safely in accordance with company policy and procedures
+ Report safety incidents risks or safety concerns using the Safety Management System (SMS) reporting system
+ Carry out cargo screening functions to screen for IEDs IED Components or other destructive substances that may be found in air cargo
+ Operate screening equipment such as X-ray and ETD machines
+ Identify dangerous objects in cargo and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft with Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) equipment and visual and physical search
+ Ensure the capture and completion of the cargo screening logs for each piece of cargo screened
Must have open availability
Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information.
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:
+ Must possess a valid US driver’s license
+ pass pre-employment color vision test
+ Must pass pre-employment drug screen
+ Ability to proficiently read write and speak English
+ Must pass background check and obtain US Customs seal
Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information
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/about-overview/)
Application Instructions
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Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Licenses and Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
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.
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