Cargo Handler

Calm Air Human Resources • Rankin Inlet, NU

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Calm Air International is a regional airline serving the Northern part of Central Canada. From its main bases in Winnipeg, Thompson and Churchill, Manitoba, and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Calm Air operates frequent, daily scheduled passenger, charters, and cargo flights throughout Manitoba and the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. At Calm Air International LP, we value our customers, passengers, and the communities we serve. We are only as good as the employees who work with us. We are looking for highly motivated, well-organized individuals, who work well in a fast-paced environment, to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals. The ideal candidate likes to work independently as well as part of a skilled team and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write
• Basic math skills
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and written
• Criminal Reference Check
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to follow direction
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license Class 5F
• Ability to obtain and maintain AVOP pass as per Transport Canada rules

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is an asset
• Previous experience & knowledge in warehousing, receiving and inventory control are considered an asset
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
• Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun language considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment
• Handle cargo and baggage
• Perform other ground support duties at our facilities
• Ensure cargo reaches its destination safely and on time
• Position passenger loading stairs and operate aircraft cargo doors
• Marshal or tow aircrafts to gate positions for passenger boarding and deplaning and for loading and unloading of cargo
• Load, unload and sort passenger baggage and/or freight from aircrafts and trucks according to security regulations
• Transport freight between aircraft and airport warehouse
• Receive, count, tag and weigh all incoming freight
• Use the Amelia Cargo System to arrive, depart, allocate, manifest and create consignments
• Daily inventory of consignments within the warehouse
• Notify customers of inbound freight for pickup within the warehouse
• Organize the warehouse to ensure all freight is stored in the appropriate areas
• Provide a daily on-hand report of all cargo shipments in the warehouse
• Answer customer inquiries via email/phone/in person, regarding any cargo questions/concerns
• Prepare freight for transport while adhering to all Calm Air’s policies and procedures
• Provide exceptional customer service and answer all emails in a timely manner
• Complete regular training via Calm Air’s online training platform and ensure it is kept up to date
• Use the Calm air scanning software for cargo and baggage-related functions
• Check Coolers and Freezers daily to ensure they are operational
• Aircraft De-Icing
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Registered Pension Plan starting at 5% matched after one year of employment
• Comprehensive Group Benefit Plan available upon hire with the exception of dental coverage which has a three month wait period
• Northern Living Allowance
• Entitled to three weeks vacation after one year
• Airline travel and freight privileges
• Corporate and family events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED