Air Freight Ramp Operator

Jobtailor; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dependable warehouse associate in Windsor Locks, CT to load/unload air freight, move containers, and assist cross-dock operations. You will operate ramp equipment, read load sheets, and communicate with the cockpit during push-back procedures, while maintaining safety in an open-air facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, forklift experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's license.
• 1-year forklift experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays.
• Peak Season (November-December) may require longer hours.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, multiple times a day.
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, rain, wind and snow.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across facilities by foot.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas.
• Move containers from airplanes to trucks for on-time delivery.
• Transport, push, pull and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs.
• Read off-load sheets to determine Express package destinations.
• Operate ramp equipment with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs in congested areas.
• Position vehicles up to aircraft.
• Engage in aircraft push-out by driving an 80,000 lb vehicle or guiding the driver.
• Move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks in cross-dock operation with minimal storage.
• Work in an open-air, non-temperature-controlled facility and around aircraft.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Air Freight Handling

Valid Driver's License

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Ramp Equipment Operation

Cross-Dock Operations

Push-Out Procedures

Distance Judgement

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a dependable warehouse associate in Windsor Locks, CT to load/unload air freight, move containers, and assist cross-dock operations. You will operate ramp equipment, read load sheets, and communicate with the cockpit during push-back procedures, while maintaining safety in an open-air facility.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, forklift experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.