Cargo HandlerSan Antonio, TX
Job Description
As a Cargo Handler you will play a crucial role in the efficient and safe handling of cargo. This position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that cargo is handled with care and is accurately documented.
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 duties, involving visual communication between ground personnel and pilots.
Essential Skills- Ability to speak, read, and write English.
- No experience needed; training will be provided.
- Ability to lift 30-70 lbs.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments under various weather conditions.
- Capability to handle a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment is a plus.
- Steel-toed boots required (not composite or sneakers and must cover the ankle).
Why Work Here?Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued. Enjoy opportunities for overtime, a collaborative work environment, and the chance to work in an exciting airport setting. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, ensuring work-life balance, and providing growth opportunities within the company.
Work Environment
You will be working in a non-climate controlled warehouse at the airport. The position involves standing for long periods and lifting up to 75 pounds. Shifts include early morning and late evening hours, with the potential for overtime. You will need to wear steel-toed boots for safety.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, 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.
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