Ramp Agent

Rate: $17 USD per hour

Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

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.

What you will be doing

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty while at work to 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. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• 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 Custom badges/seals.

• Prior ramp experience a plus.

Pay: $17.00 Hourly

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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