Cargo Handler Lead

About the role

Under limited supervision, this position provides day-to-day work direction to cargo handlers and serves as backup to the Supervisor, Cargo Operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 tasks or assigns employees to work with experienced agents.
• Ensures employees are fully trained on company policies and procedures including warehouse safety, forklift operation, and security procedures.
• Interface with other departments to ensure service issues are addressed and/or corrected to ensure quality of service.
• Maintains an orderly work area, performs or assigns 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 adherence to company safety rules including dangerous goods handling and awareness. Reports safety hazards and incidents to supervisor.
• Inventories freight to insure proper accounting of cargo.
• Directly leads Cargo Handlers. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with Menzies' policies and applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a 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 Customs badges/seals.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Warehouse safety.
• Forklift operation.
• Security procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training program.
• Competitive pay range of $20-$22 per hour based on experience.
• Safe working environment with strict adherence to health and safety rules.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

$20-$22 per hour based on experience.

Schedule

Variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training program.
• Competitive pay range of $20-$22 per hour based on experience.
• Safe working environment with strict adherence to health and safety rules.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Menzies Aviation

Menzies Aviation is a committed equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from 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.

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