Ramp Agent

About the role

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time diligent Ramp Agent to join our team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that 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.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

• Take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
• Adhere to the company's Substance Misuse Policy, including regular testing for alcohol and drugs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or six months of 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.
• 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 Custom badges/seals.
• Prior ramp experience is a plus.

Pay

$17.50 hourly USD