Cargo Handler AM & PM Shifts

Cargo Handler Position at San Francisco International Airport

Now Hiring Full-Time Cargo Handlers (Warehouse) at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with great benefits! Starting at $23.08 per hour! Free employee parking, free Kaiser benefit for employee, spouse, and children, paid training, and uniform provided. Relocation or US employment authorization are not included with this job. Hiring on the spot! As a member of our Cargo team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient build up and break down of freight pallets. The ability to interpret airway bills, bills of landing, and freight manifests in order to sort freight effectively via forklift to storage racks, shelves, or bins in designated storage areas is necessary. The handling and storage of dangerous goods may also be required. You will be driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles at times and as such you will require a valid driver's license. You will be required to maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures. We cross-train our employees so you may be expected to work in other areas of the operation. We provide classroom and on the job training to ensure you are fully trained for your new position prior to starting.

Key Responsibilities

• Reads air waybill, bills of landing of freight manifest to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distribute.
• Conveys freight from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas with forklift or transporter.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
• Sorts and stores dangerous goods in proper area.
• Fill requisitions, work orders or request for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to other locations.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers for break down. Records counts of items received or distributed.
• Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and air waybill.
• Performs cargo build-up and / or breakdowns, freight to and / or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
• Ensure that work areas are clean and hazard free of loose nets, strap, etc.
• Must practice 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience. Must have current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years. Forklift certification preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently. Must pass driver's test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver's license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA). Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal. Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds on a continuous basis. Must pass pre-employment medical and a drug test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic / pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and / or move up to 70 lbs.

Behaviors Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Education Required

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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