Primary Objective of the Position:
The chosen candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment in a safe and proper manner and reporting any equipment damage or potential problems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- To operate any/all ground servicing equipment
- Report any abnormalities in equipment or equipment performance.
- Stay fluent and on any new equipment or procedures.
- Obey and operate according to all airport procedures
- To operate any/all equipment for the duration of operation.
- Responsible for any/all equipment. (Condition, fuel, performance).
- Stay up to date on any equipment upgrades, changes, performance and policies.
- Repeated and continuous lifting of packages up to 60lbs.
- Sort packages based on customer, airport of destination, and other parameters.
- Communicate piece counts, and package information to Lead Hands, and Supervisors.
- Handle customer packages, and freight with due care and attention.
- Ensure all safety and security protocols are adhered to.
- Perform general housekeeping duties as required.
- Perform tasks associated with Dangerous Goods Handling/Acceptance.
- Meet time sensitive deadlines for freight build-up/breakdown as part of a team dynamic.
- Learn and apply specific training modules required for position (WHMIS, SMS, Dangerous Goods, Hazard Prevention, etc…)
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or equivalent experience.
- Ability to obtain a RAIC pass (Transport Canada Security Clearance).
- Maintain valid AVOP
- Hold a valid driver’s license (N is acceptable)
- Excellent driving skills
- Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 60lbs repeatedly.
- Ability to work within a “team first” environment, and complete common goals within time sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent punctuality and attendance habits.
- Ability to learn quickly, and adapt to fast changing customer requirements.
- Willingness to take direction with a keen interest in further development within the Vancouver operation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible to work shift work, weekends and stat holidays.
- Good organizational skills.
- Basic reading and writing skills
Important to Know:
- Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
- At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $23.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond, BC V7B 1K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have valid D/A and RAIC credentials?
Experience:
- Operator: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- D/A (required)
- RAIC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
