OA Ramp Agent (full time)

Menzies Aviation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Ramp Agent at a leading aviation services provider. This role is crucial for ensuring timely flight operations by managing baggage and cargo efficiently. You'll be responsible for lifting and moving cargo, operating specialized equipment, and interpreting important loading documents. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the aviation industry. With flexibility in shifts and a commitment to safety, this position is perfect for individuals looking to grow in a supportive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. continuously and operate motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lift and move cargo and baggage on and off aircraft.
• Read and interpret loading instructions and routing tags.

Skills

Lifting and Moving Cargo

Operating Motorized Equipment

Reading Aircraft Loading Instructions

Bending and Stretching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Prior Ramp Agent Experience

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 ;
• Prior ramp experience a plus.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required

EMPLOYEE BADGE

DRIVERS LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)