Ramp Agent

About the role

The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates.

Responsibilities

• Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching, push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must have a current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Customs badges/seals.
• Prior ramp experience a plus.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must have high school diploma, GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience.

Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.

Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously.

Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently.

Must have a current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.

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

Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Customs badges/seals.

Prior ramp experience a plus.

Skills

Must be able to safely lift up to 70 lbs. continuously.

Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently.

Must have a current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.

Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Customs badges/seals.

Prior ramp experience a plus.

Benefits

Menzies Aviation is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members.

Pay

$21.00 USD per hour

Schedule

Variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity.