Ramp Agent position PART TIME/SEASONAL

Key Responsibilities

• Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft
• Frequent bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, stacking, squatting, and kneeling in small confined locations
• Operate motorized equipment
• Transport (Drive) cargo and baggage between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags
• Ensure safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security, and all government statutory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Possess valid US driver's license
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen
  • Able to proficiently read, write and speak English
  • Able to comfortably lift 70lbs repetitively
  • Able to work in all weather conditions
  • Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
  • Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)
  • Able to perform basic math calculations
  • Able to work at heights up to forty (40) feet

  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to build relationships

  Working Conditions

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions.
  • The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages, and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures.
  • The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous substances, materials, or waste.
  • The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

  Physical Requirements

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls;
  • Reach with arms, climb or balance;
  • and talk or hear.
  • An employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.