Cargo Handler UPS - Part Time $18.00/hr.
About The Position
The Cargo Handler receives, stores, and distributes freight according to established guidelines. The role involves reading shipping documents, moving and sorting cargo, handling dangerous goods, fulfilling requests for stock items, opening containers, recording and checking items, and building up or breaking down cargo on skids, pallets, or ULDs. The Cargo Handler is responsible for keeping work areas clean and hazard-free and following company safety and security procedures, including use of PPE and safe operation of equipment. The position also carries a duty to take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of oneself and others at work. The company prohibits alcohol and drug misuse and conducts regular testing under its Substance Misuse Policy.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass drug testing and all pre-employment testing.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have a current driver's license with no violations over the past five years.
- Must speak, read, and write English proficiently.
- Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required airport and customs badges or seals.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certificate preferred, but not necessary.
- Previous customer service experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read airway bills, bills of lading, and freight manifests to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Move freight from receiving areas to storage or other designated areas using a forklift or transporter.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to the designated sequence, such as consignee or destination.
- Sort and store dangerous goods in the proper area.
- Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items, and distribute items to other locations.
- Open bales, crates, and other containers for breakdown.
- Record counts of items received or distributed.
- Weigh and count items for warehouse distribution to ensure they conform to company standards and the air waybill.
- Build up and/or break down cargo, moving freight to or from skids, pallets, or ULDs.
- Keep work areas clean and free of hazards such as loose nets and straps.
- Follow company safety policies, including PPE use, safe lifting procedures, equipment operation, and speed limits when driving company vehicles and equipment.
- Follow required security procedures.
- Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing at work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
