Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time Ramp Agent to help ensure flights depart on time by handling cargo and baggage, recording shipments, and guiding aircraft to gates. You will lift, push, and pull heavy loads, operate ramp equipment, and work outdoors in varied weather.

Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, pass pre-employment testing including a drug test, and hold a valid driver’s license. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs continuously.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Move baggage and cargo between aircraft and facilities.
• Read and interpret loading instructions and manifests.
• Operate motorized ramp equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Forklift/motorized equipment

Weight and balance reading

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma 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.

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.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.