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Material Handler Cargo
@ Manpower
Goffs, Nova Scotia
Overview
Manpower is hiring a Material Handler Cargo for a client's cargo and logistics operation in Goffs, NS, on a temporary basis. The role loads and unloads aircraft and trucks, sorts freight and handles dangerous goods acceptance at the airport. The posting states a $19.00 hourly rate and a 7:00 AM shift, with shift work, weekends and statutory holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Load and unload aircraft and trucks for daily freight operations
- Operate ground support equipment safely
- Lift and sort packages by customer and destination
- Communicate piece counts to Lead Hands and Supervisors
- Handle dangerous goods acceptance tasks
Requirements summary:
- High school graduate or equivalent experience
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Ability to obtain RAIC pass and pass background check
- Lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Flexibility for shift work, weekends and statutory holidays
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Schedule | day, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 60 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RAIC pass, WHMIS, Dangerous Goods, SMS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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Manpower
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Full company description
Manpower is the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. We provide the agility businesses need with a continuum of staffing solutions. By leveraging our trusted brands, we have built a deeper talent pool to provide our clients access to the people they need, faster. We effectively assess and develop skills, keeping our associates ahead of the curve, so they can get the jobs done each time, every time.
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- 100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee, WI 53212, US
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- Other recorded names
- Manpower
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- Interim Recruitment
- Permanent Recruitment
- Workforce Management
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- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Manpower is the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. We provide the agility businesses need with a continuum of staffing solutions. By leveraging our trusted brands, we have built a deeper talent pool to provide our clients access to the people they need, faster. We effectively assess and develop skills, keeping our associates ahead of the curve, so they can get the jobs done…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, WI |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | Interim RecruitmentPermanent RecruitmentWorkforce ManagementContingent RecruitmentWorkforce TrendsHiringEmploymentStaffingRecruitingand Career Guidance |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 612 |
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Our client, cargo and logistics operations is seeking a Material Handler Cargo to join their team. As a Material Handler Cargo, you will be part of the cargo handling team supporting daily freight movement at the airport. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, the ability to lift and handle packages repeatedly, and the drive to meet time-sensitive deadlines which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Material Handler-Cargo
Location: Goffs, NS
Pay Range: $19.00
Shift: 7:00AM
What's the Job?
- Load and unload aircrafts and trucks as part of daily cargo freight operations.
- Operate ground support equipment safely and efficiently to support freight movement.
- Lift and move packages repeatedly (up to 60 lbs) while maintaining safe handling practices.
- Sort packages by customer, airport of destination, and other required parameters; communicate piece counts and package information to Lead Hands and Supervisors.
- Handle customer packages and freight with due care and attention, ensuring all safety and security protocols are followed.
What's Needed?
- High School Graduate or equivalent experience.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence (or equivalent).
- Ability to obtain a RAIC pass (Transport Canada Security Clearance) and be willing to complete a background check.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly and work in and around aircraft daily.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent punctuality and attendance, and flexibility to work shift work, weekends, and stat holidays.
What's in it for me?
- Work in a team-first environment where your reliability and focus directly support on-time freight operations.
- Opportunity to learn and apply required training modules (WHMIS, SMS, Dangerous Goods, Hazard Prevention, etc.).
- Experience handling dangerous goods/acceptance tasks as part of a structured, safety-focused process.
- Chance to build confidence in fast-paced cargo build-up/breakdown while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
- Develop practical skills in cargo sorting, piece-count communication, and airport operations.
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.
In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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