Airport Ramp Lead FT - YYZ

Prospect Airport Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc. is hiring a Ramp Agent to load, unload, service and direct customer aircraft at Toronto-area airports. You will handle baggage and air cargo and operate ground support equipment.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, able to lift up to 70 pounds, hold a valid AVOP with Night endorsement and a Class 5 license, and be at least 18 years old. Local residents preferred; prior ramp experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a current employee.
• Must have a valid AVOP with Night endorsement.
• Must be a local (in-province) resident.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in cramped or high places.
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft and damage.
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner.
• Operate pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
• Receives and records Customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required.
• Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities.
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
• Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Skills

AVOP Night endorsement

Physical fitness

Radio communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction.
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner.
• Operate pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
• Receives and records Customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required.
• Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities.
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
• Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a current employee
• Must have a Valid AVOP with Night endorsement
• Must be a local (in-province) resident.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in cramped or high places.
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

• One+ year of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc . As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment.