Ground Handler

**Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada**
Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

**Primary Objective of the Position**:
Safe and timely processing of Cargo and aircraft loading/offloading within prescribed parameters. This position is a Fixed-Term Contract for 3 Months. Shift Days/Hours: Full-Time, Contract Morning, Weekends, Stat Holidays, Monday to Friday: 1300 to 2100

**Essential Position Functions**:

- 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 tasks associated with Dangerous Goods Handling/Acceptance.
- Meet time sensitive deadlines for freight build-up/breakdown as part of a team dynamic.
- Able to effectively operate the forklift within the warehouse considered a strong asset.
- Perform general housekeeping duties as required.
- Assist on the ramp as and when required.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
Working in and around aircraft daily.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- High School Graduate or equivalent experience.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent.
- Possession of RAIC pass (Transport Canada Security Clearance).
- D/A considered an asset.
- 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.
- Excellent computer skills.

**Important to Know**:

- We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please advise us and 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 and to report for work, fit for duty and free from impairment by any drug, alcohol or other substance. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.