Job description

COMPANY INFORMATION
Northern Air Cargo is a subsidiary of Northern Aviation Services and part of the Saltchuk family of companies. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable aviation services for our customers and create a place for employees to build long-term careers. Northern Air Cargo services customers in Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, South America, and the Caribbean.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cargo Service Agent is responsible for freight acceptance, cargo consolidation, and loading and unloading aircraft through physical work and use of material ground handling equipment. Duties are carried out in adherence with all Northern Air Cargo policies and procedures and conducted in thorough, systematic, and organized processes. Work assignments are divided in two sections, ramp, and warehouse.
DUTIES:

• Always maintain the safety and security of the cargo facility by complying with safety and security policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the loading and unloading of inbound and outbound air cargo shipments to and from the proper destinations.
• Greet and assist customers with the unloading of cargo from the delivery vehicle using material handling equipment including non-powered equipment, electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Complete and process required paperwork related to customer shipments in a courteous, accurate and timely manner.
• Verify customer freight against receiving documents, data entry, and labeling: weigh, describe cargo, conduct security inspection and processing any additional paperwork related to Dangerous Goods, as required, ensuring cargo are air eligible and ready for on time shipment.
• Complies with all cargo acceptance policies and procedures outlined in the Manuals for Cargo Service Agents, in accordance to all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Communicates and documents safety concerns, irregularities, issues, and successes to management.
• Refer to cargo manifest to consolidate, stage, and assemble shipments.
• Break down, build up and tie down of cargo into and out of Unit Load Device (ULD) by hand or forklift.
• Aircraft loading and unloading, using powered and non-powered ground handling equipment; including forklifts, K-loaders, belt loaders, tugs, dollies, and carts.
• Operate vehicles to convey cargo to and from airport facilities.
• Pickup and delivery of standard and priority mail to and from the Airport Mail Facility.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Pass up to a 10-year background check.
• Must be authorization to work in the United States.
• Must complete SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Must be able to prioritize daily workload and duties.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to easily adapt to frequent changes in the workplace.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and in team environment.
• Ability to work weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Ability to identify safety risk and hazards.
• Ability to complete all required basic and re-current training.
• Must comply with Company uniform requirements, including high visibility outerwear which is provided.
• Safety footwear is required.
• Basic understanding of cargo operation preferred.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Good verbal and basic written communication skills.
• Talking throughout the day, communication with customers and co-workers required.
• Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures as well as local, state and US federal regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in the warehouse and aircraft, outside and on the ramp.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (cold and heat), wet surfaces and icy conditions.
• Will be working around stationary and moving aircraft.
• Will operate on or around industrial equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment is required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• The work is classified as “heavy” with regards to the physical demands.
• Must be able to regularly lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/ pull 100 lbs. to load and offload cargo.
• Good vision is required to perform all duties and tasks.
• Frequent use hands and fingers to feel objects and/or handle tools.
• Frequently stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance on ladders and stairs; stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Good hearing is required for effective and safe communication with co-workers and customers.
• Minimal crawling required.

DISCLOSURE:
The intent of this Description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities performed and results expected by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please email RecruitingTeam@nac.aero.
LINK:
Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is part of Saltchuk which is a family of diversified transportation and distribution companies with a vision to serve our customers by being the best in North America. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our organization - in a work environment where anyone would be proud for their children to work. To learn more about either NAC or Saltchuk, please visit www.saltchuk.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Location: Anchorage,Alaska,99502,United States, Anchorage, AK 99502

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.42 per hour

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