Cargo Handler

Job Description

As a Cargo Handler, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and safe handling of cargo. This role involves a variety of tasks including loading, unloading, sorting, and documenting cargo, operating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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.

• Ability to lift 30-70 lbs.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
• Capacity to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand on feet all day.

• Experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Experience with warehouse inventory, sorting, loading, packaging, and general labor tasks.
• Ability to unpack and repack cargo containers for distribution and loading onto planes.
• Ability to assemble and break down boxes.
• Ability to pass TSA/Homeland Security check and a non-DOT drug screen.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment. With a supportive team culture and the chance to work with advanced cargo handling equipment, you will find a fulfilling and enjoyable workplace. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work flexible shifts and overtime, enhancing your work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate controlled warehouse at the airport. You will be working in a fast-paced environment that requires physical stamina, as you will be standing on your feet all day and lifting heavy objects. Steel-toed boots are required for safety. The work involves both indoor and outdoor activities, often in various weather conditions. Shifts are available both in the early morning and late evening, with opportunities for overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, Texas.

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.