Air Cargo Ramp Clerk- SEA

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business-to-customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations in 27 countries on 5 continents.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas.
• Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers to/from aircraft.
• Drive vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment, positioning vehicles up to aircraft. Requires depth perception and ability to distinguish colors (red, green, and yellow).
• Engage in push-out of aircraft by driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver using depth perception in congested areas or speaking to cockpit during push-back procedure.
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested areas.
• Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of cargo.
• Perform aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engaging in proper ground-to-cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands, with or without visual aids.
• Communicate successfully with others in a high-noise level environment.
• Understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without visual aids.
• Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt.
• Pull water hose from stationary cabinet and connect to aircraft.
• Lift, connect overhead, and remove 40 lb. KVA electric cable to/from aircraft.
• De-ice aircraft at heights of up to 20–80 ft., lifting and holding nose, spraying exterior of wings and fuselage with glycol.
• Judge distances accurately.
• Confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis.
• Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations.
• Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), requiring union membership and dues.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions as well as environmental conditions (jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise).
• Ability to distinguish colors (red, green, and yellow).

Benefits

• Access your pay in advance through the DailyPay app.
• On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards and more.
• Multiple medical care options for both full- and part-time employees.
• WFS Employee Extras: travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and more.
• Wellness programs for all employees.
• 401k program.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and transfers.