Full-Time Ramp Agent

Full-Time Ramp Agent

Job Category: Airport Operations

Full-Time

On-site

Rate: $30.15 USD per hour

Los Angeles, CA | LAX Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Job Details

Description

This job is at Los Angeles International Airport - LAX

Pay: $30.15 with no medical coverage, or $22.50 with medical coverage

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team 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

The Ramp Agent plays a vital role in ensuring top tier performance in all aspects of baggage handling, exceeding customer expectations while upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and teamwork. With a strong commitment to company policies and procedures, they help create a smooth and seamless airport experience.

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, 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
• Ensure safe operation and proper handling of passenger baggage, freight, and mail.
• Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Company and Airline specific procedures and policies.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst 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 18 years of age or older
• Possess and maintains valid US driver's license
• Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet

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. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred: High School or better.

Experience

Preferred: Prior Ramp experience preferable.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: DRIVERS LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.