Air Logistics Ramp Associate

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas
• Push, pull and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs.
• Remove tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading
• Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of Express packages
• Operate ramp equipment with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft
• Engage in push-out of aircraft 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

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required
• One-year experience in similar role preferred
• Valid Driver’s license
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, multiple times a day
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, rain, wind and snow
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities by foot

Skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off
• Ability to judge distances
• Ability to successfully communicate with others

Benefits

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