Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401K savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet discount coverage and pet保险

Job summary

Menzies Aviation Denver is seeking a Ramp Agent to load and unload luggage, freight, and cargo from aircraft, and to operate small specialized vehicles on the ramp and at baggage areas.

Position requires heavy lifting, bending and standing with shifts including weekends; a US driver’s license is required and you will undergo pre-employment testing.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Possess and maintain a valid US driver's license.
• Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen, FBI background check, and employment history.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load luggage, freight and cargo on/off aircraft.
• Drive and operate small specialized commercial vehicles.
• Read and interpret loading documents and routing tags.
• Ensure safe operations following health, safety, security standards and government requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Weekend flexibility

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Ready to take off into an exciting career? Join Menzies Aviation as Ramp Agent! Experience the thrill of working behind the scenes at Denver International Airport, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. If you’re passionate about teamwork, love a fast-paced environment, and are eager to contribute to a smooth travel experience for passengers, this is the perfect launchpad for your career. Buckle up for an adventure—

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

As a Menzies Aviation Ramp Agent, you will be responsible for unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires: heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and frequent kneeling.

• $21.00/ hr.
• Full-Time
• $40.00 Monthly Bus/Train Voucher or Free Airport Parking

What you will be doing

• Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft
• Transport (Drive) cargo and baggage between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags
• Ensure safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security, and all government statutory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

• 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
• 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 to perform the essential functions.
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. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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