Description

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Ramp Operations team, you will be responsible for leading a team at the outbound bag room, along with the unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircrafts. The Lead Ramp Agent will also drive and operate small specialized commercial vehicles. This position will require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and participate in the movement of safely and continuously lifting/moving 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft

Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locations

Operate motorized equipment

Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags

Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance

Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards

Trains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent

Performs other duties that may be assigned

Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record

Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing

Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English

Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively

Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions

Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal

Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays

Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent

Prior Ramp/Airline experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to build relationships

Benefits

$18.00/hour

Advancement Opportunities to Supervisor and Manager

Opportunities for Leadership Training Programs

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Training

Uniform Provided

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

EMPLOYEE BADGE

DRIVERS LICENSE

Experience

Required

Prior Ramp/Airline experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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