About the role
Location
Sioux Lookout
Status
Full Time
Department
Ground Operations
Deadline
Until Filled
Job Summary
The Cargo Agent accurately enters all freight shipments into the computer database, produces loads for all cargo aircraft and contacts customers regarding all aspects of freight shipments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify problems and make recommendations towards solutions.
- Ensure excellent customer care when handling customer calls/inquiries, accepting cargo, collecting payment, providing quotes and in any other customer situations.
- Contact customers regarding incoming freight, required purchase orders or monies due in a professional and courteous manner.
- Accurately produces all freight loads for company aircraft according to the prescribed aircraft weight and balance prior to scheduled departure times.
- Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing freight.
- Accurately enter all incoming freight into freight tracking computer software system
- Cargo acceptance and inventory control
- Assist with tracking of delayed baggage.
- Complete Daily Sales Reports and any other required paperwork
- Follow company policies and procedures when accepting dangerous goods.
- Perform daily facility opening and closing procedures.
- Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is an asset.
- Previous shipping and receiving experience are an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain T.B.I.A.A AVOP license Ability to meet security requirements to obtain Restricted Area Pass
- Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck.
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Basic mathematical skills
- Knowledge of filling out waybills is an asset.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Computer literacy, including working skills of Excel and e-mail.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
Working Conditions
- Overtime as required.
- Travel may be required.
- Weekend work may be required.
- Hazards associated with trade.
- May be exposed to loud noise, dirt, oil, and fumes.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift to 70 lbs.; Repetitively.
-
Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Wasaya Airways LP
201 Kelner Place
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6V3
Fax: (807) 789-1645
Email: careers@wasaya.com
About WASAYA AIRWAYS
Wasaya Airways LP (or in Oji-Cree ᐙᐦᓭᔮ ᐱᒥᐦᓭᐎᐣ (Waaseyaa Bimisewin); unpointed: ᐗᓭᔭ ᐱᒥᓭᐎᐣ) is a 100% First Nations owned domestic airline with its headquarters in Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario, Canada. Its main hubs are the Thunder Bay International Airport and the Sioux Lookout Airport, however, it also offers a charter and cargo service from a base in Red Lake and Pickle Lake. In 2003, Wasaya Airways bought the rights to serve remote First Nations communities from Bearskin Airlines.
About the role
Location
Sioux Lookout
Status
Full Time
Department
Ground Operations
Deadline
Until Filled
Job Summary
The Cargo Agent accurately enters all freight shipments into the computer database, produces loads for all cargo aircraft and contacts customers regarding all aspects of freight shipments.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify problems and make recommendations towards solutions.
- Ensure excellent customer care when handling customer calls/inquiries, accepting cargo, collecting payment, providing quotes and in any other customer situations.
- Contact customers regarding incoming freight, required purchase orders or monies due in a professional and courteous manner.
- Accurately produces all freight loads for company aircraft according to the prescribed aircraft weight and balance prior to scheduled departure times.
- Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing freight.
- Accurately enter all incoming freight into freight tracking computer software system
- Cargo acceptance and inventory control
- Assist with tracking of delayed baggage.
- Complete Daily Sales Reports and any other required paperwork
- Follow company policies and procedures when accepting dangerous goods.
- Perform daily facility opening and closing procedures.
- Perform and uphold Wasaya’s Customer Care Commitments to both internal and external customers.
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is an asset.
- Previous shipping and receiving experience are an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain T.B.I.A.A AVOP license Ability to meet security requirements to obtain Restricted Area Pass
- Demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment including forklift truck.
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Basic mathematical skills
- Knowledge of filling out waybills is an asset.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Computer literacy, including working skills of Excel and e-mail.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- The ability to communicate in Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
Working Conditions
- Overtime as required.
- Travel may be required.
- Weekend work may be required.
- Hazards associated with trade.
- May be exposed to loud noise, dirt, oil, and fumes.
Physical Requirements
-
Ability to lift to 70 lbs.; Repetitively.
-
Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Wasaya Airways LP
201 Kelner Place
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6V3
Fax: (807) 789-1645
Email: careers@wasaya.com
About WASAYA AIRWAYS
Wasaya Airways LP (or in Oji-Cree ᐙᐦᓭᔮ ᐱᒥᐦᓭᐎᐣ (Waaseyaa Bimisewin); unpointed: ᐗᓭᔭ ᐱᒥᓭᐎᐣ) is a 100% First Nations owned domestic airline with its headquarters in Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario, Canada. Its main hubs are the Thunder Bay International Airport and the Sioux Lookout Airport, however, it also offers a charter and cargo service from a base in Red Lake and Pickle Lake. In 2003, Wasaya Airways bought the rights to serve remote First Nations communities from Bearskin Airlines.