Airport Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Vacation

401K Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Plan

Uniform Provided

$40 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking

Job summary

A major airline services provider in Denver is seeking a Lead Ramp Agent to supervise the unloading and loading of cargo and baggage on commercial aircraft. Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, training team members, and driving specialized vehicles. Applicants must have ramp experience and be able to lift at least 70 lbs. The position offers starting pay of $23 per hour along with medical coverage and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess and maintain valid US driver's license.
• Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the outbound bag room and loading/unloading of luggage.
• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage.
• Train employees during on the job training.

Skills

Ramp/Airline experience

Reading, writing, and speaking English

Adaptability to variable shifts

Job description

Role Purpose

As a Lead Ramp Agent, you will be supervising the outbound bag room and the unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. You will drive and operate small specialized commercial vehicles. The position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.

What you will be doing

• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
• Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
• Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards.
• Train employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assign employees to work with experienced agent.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

What we are looking for

• Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain valid US driver's license
• Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen, FBI background, and employment history.
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Starting at $23 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
• Uniform Provided
• $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

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. 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. The employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.

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