Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Houston is seeking a full-time Ramp Agent to help ensure on-time departures by handling baggage and cargo and guiding aircraft to gates. The role requires physical stamina, lifting up to 70 lbs, and safe operation of motorized equipment.

You will read weight and balance loading instructions, follow safety procedures, and perform other duties as assigned. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. continuously.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lift/move 70 lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, terminals and facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching, pushing/pulling in small, confined locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret loading instructions, hazardous material labels, manifests and routing tags.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School or GED

Job description

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 over300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time diligent Ramp Agent to join our 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.

What you will be doing

• 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 insmall, confinedlocations.
• 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.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whileat 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.

What we are looking for:

• 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 safelylifting upto 70 lbs. continuously.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must have a 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.

Pay: $17.50 Hourly USD

Diversity

MenziesAviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE