Career Opportunities at Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create written records of discrepancies in pieces, AWBs, weights, customs information or bookings within the applicable response time.
• Maintain cargo status, transfer and offload records, with supporting documents for Operations, Dispatch and Finance.
• Flag shipments held for more than 48 hours in the daily control and route them to relevant Operations and Finance contacts.
• Reconcile delivery notes, cargo status, documentation, weight statements, offloads and open client issues at handover.
• Enter and check cargo-system information carefully; maintain secure and confidential records.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or certificate in Quality Assurance, Logistics, Aviation, Business Administration, ICT, Supply Chain or a related area.
• Strong data-entry, MS Office and cargo/WMS system skills.
• Understanding of AWBS, bookings, delivery notes, customs entries and cargo documentation is desirable.
• Accuracy, confidentiality, numeracy, time management, written communication and customer-service skills.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check scale serviceability, calibration status and the safety of the weighing area before use; report faults immediately.
• Use automatic system weight capture. Manual entry or override may only be used under an approved, documented contingency.
• Verify the correct ULD or pallet tare and required shipment information, including AWB, pieces, destination and commodity.
• Generate and route weight dockets promptly in line with procedure.
• Reweigh and escalate inconsistent results or a deviation of 120 kg before final weight statements are issued.
• Record corrections, faults, contingency actions and pending tasks at handover.

REQUIREMENTS

• A certificate or diploma in Logistics, Aviation, Warehousing, ICT/Data.
• Operations or a related field is desirable.
• Good numeracy and competence with TFROST/WMS or similar cargo systems.
• Training in weighing procedures, AVSEC, perishable-cargo awareness and safety.
• Computer literate and able to prepare concise reports.
• Accuracy, concentration, integrity, controlled urgency, sound escalation and clear communication.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect cargo identity, piece count, labels, packaging and physical condition at acceptance. storage and dispatch.
• Take and record required cargo temperatures using approved calibrated equipment; escalate temperature excursions.
• Check build-up stability, contour, interlocking, strapping or netting, segregation, labels and visible ULD serviceability.
• Maintain inspection records traceable to the relevant AWB, shipment or ULD, and hand over pending checks and cargo holds.
• Record and promptly escalate quality deviations to the Quality Officer and Operations Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or certificate in Quality Assurance, Aviation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Food Science, Operations or a related area.
• Relevant cargo, cold-chain, warehouse or quality inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of cargo handling. temperature control, ULD handling and quality requirements.
• Perishable Cargo Regulations, HACCP, AVSEC, ULD handling or Safety training is an advantage: strong integrity, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
   

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive the shift assignment and brief the team on flight, cargo, ULD, equipment and cut-off requirements.
• Coordinate offload and acceptance, physical counts, label checks and prompt movement to cold storage.
• Guide build-up to the correct booking and ULD, maintaining contour, stability, segregation, securing and labelling standards.
• Keep work on schedule and ensure identified units reach the scale without avoidable delay.
• Check piece, AWB and destination identity at key handling points and before dispatch.
• Keep staff focused on assigned tasks; hand over offloads, pending inspections and unresolved quality issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or certificate in Quality Assurance, Aviation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Food Science, Operations or a related area.
• Relevant cargo, cold-chain, warehouse or quality-inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of cargo handling. temperature control, ULD handling and quality requirements.
• Training in Perishable Cargo Regulations, HACCP, AVSEC, ULD handling or safety is an advantage.
• Integrity, attention to detail, assertive communication, task coordination, record keeping and ability to adapt calmly.