Agent Cargo Warehouse

AIR INUIT CORPORATE PROFILE

Air Inuit has been providing essential scheduled, chartered, cargo and emergency air transport services to Nunavik and beyond- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - for over 45 years. Collectively owned by the Inuit of Nunavik, through Makivik Corporation, the airline operates a fleet of 30 aircraft and employs more than 1000 employees in one of the world’s most challenging flight environments.

Air Inuit Management and its team of dedicated employees are committed to pursuing their tradition of providing safe, punctual and courteous air service for the growing number of people living and doing business in this enchanting region of Nunavik in Northern Québec.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The cargo warehouse agent prepares cargo shipments for departure on Air Inuit and Canadian North planes. He is also the one who receives the cargo packages that arrive on our planes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Perform all necessary operations and procedures for offloading and loading of cargo trucks;
• Prepare cargo shipments for air transport;
• Performs cargo build-up and/or breakdowns, freight to and/or from skid or pallets;
• Fill-in all required labels and attach to goods;
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of warehouse;
• Must comply with all Air Inuit’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;
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other warehouse agents, customers, suppliers and operational departments;
• All other duties deemed necessary by the company in order to ensure an effective operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ability to communicate in at least 2 of the following languages: Inuktitut, French, English;
• Reliable, punctual and able to work under pressure;
• Experience as a cargo agent or cargo handler will be considered an asset;
• Must be able to obtain a YUL airport RAIC (Secured Zone Access) as well as a D/A (Airside vehicle operator’s permit);
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Excellent aptitude for customer service, communication skills.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Flexible schedule;
• Morning, afternoon and night shifts;
• Weekends and holidays.

COMPENSATION

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy;
• Hourly wage starting at $22.33

BENEFITS

What we offer:

• An employee Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - 5% employer contribution;
• A group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short- and long-term disability);
• A 3-week vacation allowance (6%);
• Company profit-sharing;
• Telemedicine program for employee and family members;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee and family members;
• A retirement allowance program;
• A program of flight privileges and discounted travel with several airlines around the world;
• Various innovative recognition programs.

APPLICATION

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.

Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you have any questions about job accessibility at Air Inuit, please contact us at [email protected].