Air Logistics Ramp Associate

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

401k with company match

Wellness programs

Travel discounts

Pet insurance

Discount shopping

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Worldwide Flight Services is hiring for an Air Logistics Ramp Associate at our Connecticut airport location. You will load and unload air freight containers, move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse and then to trucks, in a cross-dock operation without significant storage.

Indoor facility is open-air and non-temperature controlled, with aircraft surroundings. The role includes a ramp differential of $1.25 per hour and requires lifting up to 50 pounds, weekend availability, and adherence

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun) and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading.
• Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of Express packages.
• Operate ramp equipment with weights up to 80,000 lbs in congested areas around aircraft.
• Engage in push-out of aircraft or guide driver during push-back procedure.

Skills

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID14935-Posted -Regular Full-Time-Ramp Service-United States-Connecticut

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. 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.

This position includes a Ramp differential of $1.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading
• 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
• Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver using depth perception in congested areas or speaking to cockpit during push-back procedure
• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent 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

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), and holidays.
• 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

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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 with company match!

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.