Cargo Handler - Winnipeg, Canada - Calm Air

Calm Air

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Cargo Handler

Location:
Winnipeg, MB

Status:
Full Time

Start Date:
Immediately

Who We Are
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.

About the Opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a group of high performing professionals? Do you like to work independently as well as part of a skilled team? If so, we would like to hear from you We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to join the Calm Air family.

The sky is the limit

What You'll Get to Do

Air Transport Cargo Handlers operate ramp-servicing vehicles and equipment, handle cargo and baggage and perform other ground support duties at our facilities.

They are responsible for ensuring cargo reaches its destination safely and on time.

Drive and operate rampservicing vehicles and equipment
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 warehouse
Organize warehouse to ensure all freight is stored in the appropriate areas
Provide a daily on hand report of all cargo shipments in the warehouse
Prepare freight for transport while adhering to all Calm Air's policies and procedures
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

Hours of Work

Shift work is required and may include mornings/afternoons, evenings and weekends

Skills & Experience We Value

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) an asset
Ability to read and write, basic math skills
Ability to effectively communicate orally and written
Criminal Reference Check
Excellent listening skills with ability to follow direction
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Valid driver's license Class 5F
Previous experience & knowledge in warehousing, receiving and inventory control considered an asset
Ability to obtain and maintain AVOP pass as per Transport Canada rules
Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries
Inuktitut language considered an asset

The Benefits of Joining Our Team
We invest time and resources into making sure Calm Air International is as good as the people we hire.

Here are some of the reasons we attract the best people:

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
Entitled to three weeks vacation after one year
Airline travel and freight privileges
Corporate and family events
And more

If This Sounds Like the Job for You, Contact Us

Please submit a resume in confidence by March 22, 2024.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.