Night Shift Cargo Handler Star ASAP

Shift: 11:30pm - 8:00am

Location: Seatac, WA

Pay: $23.17/hr

Job Description

This role supports an air cargo warehouse operation by unloading aircraft containers, organizing packages, and preparing freight for outbound transport. You will work an overnight shift, handling mostly light consumer packages, using hand scanners and material handling equipment to move freight safely and efficiently across the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Break down express freight from aircraft cargo containers and rebuild it into organized stacks on pallets.
• Unload Unit Load Devices (ULDs) by releasing straps, opening doors, and removing assorted cardboard boxes safely and efficiently
• Climb into large metal ULDs when needed to reach and remove packages safely.
• Stack boxes within larger boxes
• Use hand scanners to scan, sort, and track packages
• Move palletized freight across the warehouse, approximately 60 yards, from the receiving area to the loading dock using pallet jacks or by assisting a forklift operator.
• Load organized pallets and large cardboard containers onto trucks at the loading dock area.
• Follow all warehouse and airport procedures
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves and steel-toe footwear, to handle straps, boxes, and equipment safely.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of warehouse experience highly preferred, including use of hand scanners, skids, and packaging materials such as tape and cardboard.
• Experience with warehouse sorting, packaging, and general material handling.
• Ability to use hand scanners to track and manage packages.
• Experience using pallet jacks and working around forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with air cargo or palletizing operations is preferred.
• Ability to read and write English to complete required training and quizzes on warehouse and airport procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SeaTac, WA.

The pay range for this position is $23.17 - $23.17/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in SeaTac,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.