Cooler Driver

Air Fayre CA • Gardena, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring airline catering professionals to support aircraft catering operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The position is primarily focused on catering aircraft, with driving responsibilities as needed: approximately 80% aircraft catering and 20% driving. The role is located at LAX and pays $30.01–$32.65 per hour. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays and be open to all three shifts in a 24/7 operation. The role requires the ability to operate a Class B refrigerated truck. Training and required certifications will be provided.

Most duties are performed outdoors in all weather conditions and around aircraft noise. The work involves walking the length of aircraft multiple times per day, maneuvering onto and off trucks, and lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may work at heights of 25 feet or more depending on the aircraft.

This position is located at Air Fayre’s Portland operation and will be staffed through an authorized third-party staffing agency. Qualified applicants may be referred to the staffing partner for further consideration and next steps in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a Class B refrigerated truck.
• Must be at least 24 years old.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and be approved by the insurance carrier.
• Medical certificate required.
• Must be able to obtain a Customs Seal and Drivers RAD Icon.
• Must be comfortable working in a physical environment.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move products, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 25 feet or more, depending on the aircraft.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays and be flexible to work all three shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Nice To Haves

• Recent six months of driving experience is recommended but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Customer Service Representative (CSR) in catering aircraft.
• Guide the CSR safely and accurately to aircraft.
• Pick up and place chocks while moving around the aircraft.
• Maneuver onto and off the truck to unload.
• Complete pre-trip truck inspections when directed.
• Drive to aircraft and exchange old equipment with new when requested.
• Maintain airport-required documentation, including Badge Office and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed