Posted 25 days ago
Cargo Handler (Part Time) -YYZ
@ Menzies
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Menzies Aviation is hiring a part-time cargo handler at YYZ to move, sort and load freight on the tarmac. The work covers reading air waybills and manifests, forklift handling, dangerous goods storage and cargo build-up for flights. Candidates must work variable shifts including weekends and holidays and pass a Transport Canada background check.
Responsibilities:
- Read air waybills, manifests and bills of lading to determine freight to move
- Move cargo with forklifts and handling equipment
- Sort, store and handle dangerous goods in proper areas
- Perform cargo build-up and breakdown on pallets and ULDs
- Perform X-ray and security checks on manifested cargo
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficient in English, able to converse in French
- Valid driver's licence with clean record for 5 years
- Available for variable shifts, weekends and holidays
- Able to lift at least 30 kg continuously
- Pass Transport Canada background check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 66 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Menzies
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People. Passion. Pride. Since 1833.
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People. Passion. Pride. These have driven our team since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 350 locations in 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people. Whether serving our clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, our teams are agile, dedicated, and eager to help. Safety and security are at the heart of everything we do. We have a duty of care to look after each other, our customers and their customers. And we care about the communities in which we operate. We understand that what we do makes a difference at many levels. Our services help keep people moving with everyone playing their part, delivering with precision, round the clock, every minute of every day. In this we take immense pride, and it strengthens our determination to deliver. Our core services include ground, air cargo and fuel services.
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- 21-22 Bloomsbury Square, London, England, GB
- 2 World Busines Centre Heathrow, Newall Road, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 2SF, GB
- 3100 S176th st, ste 201, Seatac, WA 98188, US
- Business categories
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- Menzies Aviation
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- Fuelling Services
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People. Passion. Pride. These have driven our team since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 350 locations in 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people. Whether serving our clients landside or airside, above or below the wing, our teams are agile…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airlines and Aviation |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | London, England |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1833 |
| Specialties | Fuelling Servicesair cargo aviationground handlingairlinesairportslogisticssupply chaintravelfuel services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
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Do you have a passion for aviation and love being part of a fast paced environment? We are looking for a dedicated individual to ensure smooth operations on the tarmac, Join our team and soar to new heights with a career at Menzies Aviation!
About Us:
Joining Menzies Aviation means becoming part of a world-class team that is driving excellence in the aviation industry. Are you passionate about delivering top-tier service, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a meaningful impact on the global aviation landscape? Take your career to new heights with Menzies, where every day brings opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to the future of air travel.
Job Description:
- Read air waybills, bills of landing and freight manifests to determine the items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Convey freight from receiving areas to storage or to other warehouse areas using forklift or other designated handling equipment.
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as consignee or destination.
- Sort and store dangerous goods in proper area.
- Complete requisitions, work orders or request for materials, tools or other stock items and distributes items to other locations.
- Open bales, crates, and other containers for break down. Record counts of items received or distributed.
- Weighs and counts items for distribution within warehouse to ensure conformance to company standards and airway bill.
- Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid, pallets or ULDs.
- Perform X-ray or other pre-flight security checks on manifested cargo as required
- Ensure that work areas are clean and hazard free of loose nets, strap, etc.
- Must practice all company’s Safety Policy inclusive of, but not limited to: wearing PPE, equipment operation, safe lifting procedures or obeying speed limits when driving company vehicles and equipment.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
- Must be able to converse in French
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record over the past 5 years.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to lift at least 30 kgs on a continuous basis
- Must pass Transport Canada Background check.
- Prior Cargo experience & Fork lift certification preferred
Required education:
- Secondary education
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