Posted 17 days ago
Cargo Handler – YYC
@ Menzies
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Menzies Aviation is hiring a full-time cargo handler at its Calgary (YYC) operations to receive, store, build up, break down and distribute air freight. The work involves forklift use, sorting dangerous goods, cargo build-up and security checks, with heavy lifting and variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, store and distribute air freight
- Read air waybills and freight manifests
- Operate forklift and handling equipment
- Build up and break down pallets and ULDs
- Perform X-ray security checks on cargo
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fluent English, spoken and written
- Valid driver's licence with clean record
- Lift at least 30 kg continuously
- Available for variable shifts, weekends and holidays
- Transport Canada background check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 66 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| 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
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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.
Receives, store, build-up, break-down and distribute air freight within operational guidelines. Position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching and frequent kneeling.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
- 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
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