OA Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Orlando, FL is seeking a full-time Ramp Agent to join our international and domestic team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from gates.

Responsibilities include lifting heavy cargo, operating equipment, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or six months ramp agent experience.
• Must pass pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs continuously.
• English proficiency (speak, read, write).
• Valid driver’s license with no violations in past 5 years.
• Available for variable shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays.
• Outdoor work in all weather.
• Must obtain/maintain Airports and Customs badges.

Responsibilities

• Lift/move up to 70 lbs of cargo and baggage on/off aircraft and between locations.
• Frequent bending, stretching, push/pull, and kneeling in confined spaces.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret loading instructions, labels, manifests, and routing tags.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Lift 70 lbs

Operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months ramp agent experience (preferred)

Tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time diligent Ramp Agent to join our International and Domestic Team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously;
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must have current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals ;

Licenses & Certifications

Required

EMPLOYEE BADGE

DRIVERS LICENSE

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