Posted 21 months ago
Operator - Full Time / Part Time - Ramp
@ Courtney1
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Cargojet is hiring a full-time Operator for its overnight air cargo network in Canada. The role operates ground servicing equipment and sorts, handles and builds up or breaks down time-sensitive freight, including dangerous goods, on shift and weekend schedules. The posting requires AVOP certification, a valid driver's licence and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly.
Responsibilities:
- Operate ground servicing equipment safely
- Sort and handle packages and freight
- Report equipment abnormalities
- Perform dangerous goods handling tasks
- Meet time-sensitive build-up and breakdown deadlines
Requirements summary:
- High school graduate or equivalent experience
- Mandatory Operator training and valid AVOP
- Valid driver's licence and excellent driving skills
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs repeatedly
- Flexible for shift work, weekends and statutory holidays
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2025-02-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 60 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | AVOP, WHMIS, Dangerous Goods |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Courtney1
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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 Object of the Position:
The chosen candidate will be responsible for operating all equipment in a safe and proper manner and reporting any damage or potential problems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- To operate any/all ground servicing equipment.
- Report any abnormalities in equipment or equipment performance.
- Stay fluent and on any new equipment or procedures.
- Obey and operate according to all airport procedures
- To operate any/all equipment for the duration of operation.
- Responsible for any/all equipment (condition, fuel, performance).
- Stay up to date on any equipment upgrades, changes, performance, and policies.
- 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 general housekeeping duties as required.
- Perform tasks associated with Dangerous Goods Handling/Acceptance.
- Meet time sensitive deadlines for freight build-up/breakdown as part of a team dynamic.
- Learn and apply specific training modules required for position (WHMIS, SMS, Dangerous Goods, Hazard Prevention, etc.)
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or equivalent experience.
- Mandatory Operator training completed.
- Maintain valid AVOP
- Hold a valid driver’s license and
- Excellent driving skills
- Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 60lbs repeatedly.
- 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 operation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible to work shift work, weekends, and stat holidays.
- Good organizational skills.
- Basic reading and writing skills.
Important to Know:
- Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, 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. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.
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