Overview

OUR CUSTOMERS DESERVE THE BEST.

THAT'S WHERE YOU COME IN.   At Continental we hire great people. We let them do their jobs. And we give them some of the best rewards in the business - including free air travel. The bottom line? You take care of our customers and we'll take care of you.   Transportation Agent - Chelsea Food Services - IAH Houston, TX Salary $8.85 per hour.   Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice.

Travel subject to service charges/restrictions. Bonuses awarded only under terms of Continental's policies.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Responsibilities

Packs and checks flights. Loads and off loads food, beverage and equipment into vehicles and on/off aircraft. Drives catering vehicle and properly positions to aircraft. Checks and assures vehicle is in operable condition. Informs manager of any maintenance needs or mechanical problems with vehicle. Packs, organizes and secures equipment into carriers and places onto carts. Cleans and maintains catering vehicles. Cleans work area. Handles sanitizing chemicals. Assist in preparing ice and dry ice for flights. Drive hi-lift cargo vehicle and cargo vans. Operate forklift, hand truck and pallet jack. Support unit in the Supply Chain Optimization initiative. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic math skills to calculate totals and percentages. Valid STATE driver's license. Ability to meet 10 years background clearance for FAA security access and U. S. Customs. Ability to read, speak and write English. Pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs. carts and wagons. Lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs. of equipment and beverage carriers. Continuous standing and walking. Frequent stooping to pick up equipment from ground level. Catering aircraft. Frequent repetitive motion, reaching and handling. Attention to detail during packing of flights, catering flights to position carriers and carts in correct location. Calculates totals for final counts and percentages. Works under time constraints. Must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Respond correctly to meal count and aircraft changes at a moments notice. Shifts to cover a 24-hour operation. Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. Work in refrigerated areas of 35 degrees F at intervals of one hour. During catering of flights, exposure to temperature extremes on the airfield. Exposure to aircraft noise during catering of flights. Training will be provided on the job. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship. Candidate must be able to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position. Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal service clearances.

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Location: States-Texas-Houston