PIA - Ramp Agent - (AM Shift)

PIA - Ramp Agent - (AM Shift)

$17.50 per hour

TYPE: Part-Time |SHIFT: Tuesday - Friday: 3:30AM to 6:30AM and Saturdays: 4:30AM - 7:30AM | |Successful completion of the SIDA airport badging or background check process is required for this location

Quantem Aviation Services is a premier aircraft handling provider offering cargo warehousing, mail handling, ramp handling, terminal services, and GSE fuel supply and maintenance services.

Our employees receive the following, based on position and eligibility requirements:

* 401(k) retirement plan with company match

* Employee Assistance Program

* Employee discounts

* Competitive wages

* Advancement opportunities

* On the job training

* $300 referral bonuses - unlimited

* DailyPay

Position Overview:

As a Ramp Agent you will work as part of a team delivering safe and efficient aircraft services will providing highest level of customer service, keeping cargo and aircraft moving safely and on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

* Properly and safely loads and unloads freight. Including build up and break down of cargo pallets and freight containers following guidelines;

* Holds equipment certifications and operates equipment safely;

* Obtains proper security documents for all shipments;

* Verifies upon receipt from customer shipment pieces, weight, dimensions and airworthiness;

* Verifies upon delivery to customer shipment pieces and airway bill numbers;

Required Skills and Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred;

* Maintain and treat all information as confidential;

* Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives;

* Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English;

* Must be able to verbally direct in English;

*Successful completion of the SIDA airport badging or background check process required for this location;

* A Real ID or valid Passport is required for this position.

Work Environment:

* Warehouse - physically strenuous, prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to noise (may be excessive at times), safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity, in and around heavy moving equipment;

* Outdoor - prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to prevalent weather, dust, dirt, fuel, fumes and noise, in or around heavy equipment and moving vehicles.

Physical Demands:

* Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;

* Must be able to speak and hear efficiently;

* Able to lift, push, pull up to 75 pounds at times;

* Ability to climb ladders of up to 15 feet in height;

* Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.