Job Title: Cargo Handler
WEEKLY PAY- $17/HR
Job Description
As a Cargo Handler, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and safe handling of cargo. Your responsibilities will include loading and unloading cargo, organizing it in warehouses, operating cargo handling equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation. You will also adhere to safety regulations and collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
Responsibilities
Safely load and unload cargo from aircraft, trucks, and other vehicles.
Sort, stack, and organize cargo in warehouses and storage areas.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other cargo handling equipment.
Ensure accurate documentation of cargo, including weight, dimensions, and contents.
Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
Work closely with other team members to ensure timely and efficient cargo handling operations.
Perform air marshalling, involving visual communication between ground personnel and pilots.
Essential Skills
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Capability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under various weather conditions.
Physical ability to lift 30-70 lbs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
No previous experience needed.
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude.
Steel-toed boots required (must cover the ankle and not be composite or sneakers).
Ability to pass TSA/Homeland Security clearance.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment with opportunities for overtime. Embrace the chance to work in a fast-paced setting, where your contributions make a significant impact.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse located at the airport. The role involves handling cargo in a variety of weather conditions. Shifts are available in the early morning and late evening, with overtime opportunities. The ideal candidate should be open to all shifts and comfortable working in a dynamic and busy environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
