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Cargo handler

Edinburgh
Menzies Aviation
Cargo handler
Posted: 6 October
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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:

1. Reads air waybill, bills of landing, or freight manifest to determine the items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
2. Conveys freight from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas with forklift or transporter
3. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination
4. Sorts and stores dangerous good in a proper area
5. Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to other locations
6. Opens bales, crates, and other containers for break down. Records count of items received or distributed
7. Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and air waybill
8. Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs
9. Ensures that work areas are clean and hazard free of loose nets, straps, etc.
10. Must follow all Security procedures as required
11. Other duties as assigned

Rate of Pay: $19 - $21.00 an hour

Required: Driver's 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:

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 & compliance.

What we are looking for:

12. Ability to Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
13. Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English and perform basic math calculations.
14. Must be 18 years of age or older.
15. Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
16. Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
17. Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical
18. Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
19. Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds on a continuous basis.
20. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
21. Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
22. Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred).
23. 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!

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