What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Ramp Agent position at Menzies?
Great News!
Menzies Aviation is seeking a Lead Ramp Agent!!! Are you a team player? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Join Menzies Aviation and be part of our family!!!
Benefits:
- Full Benefits, PTO, DENTAL, MEDICAL, VISION, 401K
- Paid Training
- Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
Unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and frequent kneeling.
Primary Accountabilities and Duties:
- 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.
- 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.
Why Choose Menzies Aviation:
- Earn more: competitive compensation starting at $21.00 per hour
- Full Benefits: paid time off and health insurance for all full-time employees
- Professional growth: Menzies offer career growth opportunities
- Team environment: a fun, fast-paced, and supportive company culture
- Equal opportunity employer: Menzies Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass Drug testing.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Work is done primarily outdoors, must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
- Must pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs seal.
- Prior Ramp experience preferable.
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 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.
Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employees 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.
Salary : $21
