Air Logistics Warehouse Associate Seasonal

Air Logistics Warehouse Associate Seasonal

Location: Kenner, Louisiana, US Company: Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. Compensation: 17.50

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to timely delivery business, customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day and strive to be exceptional leaders in our industry with our teams of warehouse and ramp handling and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary: As an Air Logistics Warehouse Associate you will contribute to the timely delivery of Express packages by loading and unloading of air freight containers, moving these containers from airplane to truck for on-time delivery to our customers at our airport location. This job is a cross-dock operation; your role is to move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload Express packages from air freight containers to and from semi-trucks in a widely dispersed area.
• Sorting, scanning and movement of small packages within the warehouse.
• Buildup / Breakdown package containers ready for outbound/inbound flights
• Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading
• Operate air freight handling equipment such as pallet jacks and gaylords (push carts)
• Weighing, labeling, or make/break-down of gaylords or air freight containers
• Check air express containers for proper piece count, weight, dimensions and documents as appropriate per air safety and security guidelines
• Report to position on time, as scheduled, including mandatory overtime requirements, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
• Work outdoors with exposure to extreme weather/elements, engine noise, and noxious fumes

Minimum Requirements:

• One-year experience in similar role preferred not required
• Valid Driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to successfully communicate with others.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, multiple times a day
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, rain, wind and snow
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and travel long distances across our facilities by foot

Perks & Benefits:

• Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees for quality medical care!
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• 401k program offered!
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.