Air Logistics Warehouse Agent

About WFS

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) employs over 22,200 ground handling professionals across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. WFS provides a full-service capability that includes Aviation cargo, Airline passenger, and Aviation ramp services. Our team is highly trained, skilled, and confident, supported by local training and development. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, striving to be an exceptional leader in our industry with teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations in 27 countries on 5 continents.

Job Summary

As an Air Logistics Warehouse Associate you will contribute to the timely delivery of Express packages by loading and unloading air freight containers, moving these containers from airplane to truck for on-time delivery to our customers at our airport location. This is a cross-dock operation; your role is to move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload Express packages from air freight containers to and from semi-trucks in a widely dispersed area.
• Sorting, scanning and movement of small packages within the warehouse.
• Build up / Breakdown package containers ready for outbound/inbound flights.
• Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading.
• Operate air freight handling equipment such as pallet jacks and gaylords (push carts).
• Weighing, labeling, or make/break-down of gaylords or air freight containers.
• Check air express containers for proper piece count, weight, dimensions and documents as appropriate per air safety and security guidelines.
• Report to position on time, as scheduled, including mandatory overtime requirements, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Successfully complete required computer based and on the job trainings.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and performance standards. Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies.
• Work outdoors with exposure to extreme weather/elements, engine noise, and noxious fumes.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required.
• One-year experience in similar role preferred not required.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays. Peak Season (November-December) may require longer hours.
• 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.

Preferred Skills

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

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures, rain, wind, hot and cold weather.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities.

Perks & Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app.
• On the spot awards offered 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 & More.
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees.
• 401k program offered.
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available.