Airport Cargo Agent

GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.GAT offers a wide range of employee benefits to include major medical, 401K Plan, Dental, and Vision coverage.

Classification: Variable Hours, Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Organize warehouse and storage facilities; arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. Maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks
• Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting in a freight specific facility or a loading dock area
• Prepare and palletize cargo as needed
• Read and legibly complete cargo documents and forms necessary to airline requirements
• Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
• Follow Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
• Comply with GAT Airline Ground Support's Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
• Pick-up and delivery of cargo as indicated: pick up mail at mail facility, freight at freight facility or staging area, etc
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Ability to navigate electronic devices (computers, fax machines, printers, timeclock, etc).
• A working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues.
• Experience and understanding of the commercial issues in aviation.
• Must have a High School diploma, GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Capable of processing information in a timely manner
• Must have and maintain a Valid Driver's License
• Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Previous ramp or airline experience
• Must successfully complete all training requirements and maintain certifications throughout employment
• Must clear an FBI fingerprint background check

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
• Capable of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces and repetitively
• Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job
• Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises

Specific Working Hours

• Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday specific shifts to be determined
• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations

GAT Airline Ground Support, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. GAT Airline Ground Support is a drug free workplace and conducts random drug test. Employment with GAT Airline Ground Support is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year criminal History records check, and drug screen as required. You must also have proof of high school or GED completion.