Air Logistics Ramp Agent [Equipment Support]

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

On-the-spot awards

Medical benefits

Travel discounts

401k program

Internal mobility and transfers

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services is hiring an Air Logistics Ramp Associate at an airport location in California. You will move express packages from aircraft to warehouse and trucks, perform loading/unloading, and operate ramp equipment while maintaining safety and daily inspections.

The role requires physical work, weekend availability, and experience with Ground Support Equipment. Training provided for equipment and safety protocols, with opportunities for internal mobility and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload air freight containers within confined areas.
• Read off-load sheets to determine destination of Express packages.
• Operate ramp equipment with heavy gross weights.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance on Ground Support Equipment.
• Adhere to safety procedures and submit maintenance records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Dossier platform

Job description

Requisition ID14910-Posted -Regular Full-Time-Operations-United States-California

Join our Worldwide Flight Services and Oxford family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

Job Summary

As an Air Logistics Ramp Associate you will contribute to the timely delivery of Express packages by loading and unloading of air freight containers, moving these containers from airplane to truck for on-time delivery to our customers at our airport location. This job is a cross-dock operation; your role is to move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. As part of your daily task as a Ramp Agent, you will be required to fuel, maintain, and conduct daily inspections on the Ramp equipment used for loading and unloading the aircraft. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of warehouse and air logistic experts across our Express locations. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?

• Transport, load and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas.
• Push, pull and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs.
• Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of Express packages.
• Operating ramp equipment with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft.
• Conduct regular inspection and preventative maintenanceon Ground Support Equipment, including but not limited to k-loaders, tow tractors, pushback tractors, portable power units, and forklifts.
• Fuel and maintain the Ground Support Equipment fluids.
• Troubleshoot the Ground Support Equipment prior to each upload and offload operation.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Use Dossier platform to regularly update the Ground Support Equipment status, submit for work orders, and record any maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with the local Management team to ensure smooth utilization of the equipment.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• 1 year forklift experience.
• 18 years and older.
• High School Diploma or GED or international equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days off. We have a Peak Season that may require longer hours.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to successfully communicate with others.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, multiple times a day.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, rain, wind and snow.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities by foot.
• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.