Ramp Agent

QAS Quantem Aviation Services, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Competitive wages

Advancement opportunities

On the job training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Quantem Aviation Services in Peoria is hiring a Ramp Agent (AM Shift) for the early morning hours. You will work as part of a team to safely load and unload freight, build and break down cargo pallets, and help keep aircraft and cargo moving on time while maintaining high levels of customer service.

This part-time role requires SIDA airport badging or a background check, a Real ID or Passport, a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• SIDA badge or background check required for this location.
• A Real ID or valid Passport is required for this position.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Properly and safely loads and unloads freight, builds up and breaks down cargo pallets and containers following guidelines.
• Operates equipment safely and holds necessary certifications.
• Obtains proper security documents for shipments.
• Verifies shipment pieces, weight, dimensions and airway bill numbers.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SIDA badge

Job description

Discover an exciting future at the Airport! Ramp Agent (AM Shift) $17.50 per hour TYPE: Part-Time |SHIFT: Tuesday - Friday: 3:30AM to 6:30AM and Saturdays: 4:30AM - 7:30AM | |Successful completion of the SIDA airport badging or background check process is required for this location

Quantem Aviation Services is a premier aircraft handling provider offering cargo warehousing, mail handling, ramp handling, terminal services, and GSE fuel supply and maintenance services.

Employee Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages
• Advancement opportunities
• On the job training
• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
• myFlexPay

Position Overview

As a Ramp Agent you will work as part of a team delivering safe and efficient aircraft services will providing highest level of customer service, keeping cargo and aircraft moving safely and on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to)

• Properly and safely loads and unloads freight. Including build up and break down of cargo pallets and freight containers following guidelines;
• Holds equipment certifications and operates equipment safely;
• Obtains proper security documents for all shipments;
• Verifies upon receipt from customer shipment pieces, weight, dimensions and airworthiness;
• Verifies upon delivery to customer shipment pieces and airway bill numbers;

Required Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of the SIDA airport badging or background check process required for this location;
• A Real ID or valid Passport is required for this position. High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
• Maintain and treat all information as confidential;
• Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives;
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English;
• Must be able to verbally direct in English;

Work Environment

• Warehouse - physically strenuous, prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to noise (may be excessive at times), safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity, in and around heavy moving equipment;
• Outdoor - prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to prevalent weather, dust, dirt, fuel, fumes and noise, in or around heavy equipment and moving vehicles.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;
• Must be able to speak and hear efficiently;
• Able to lift, push, pull up to 75 pounds at times;
• Ability to climb ladders of up to 15 feet in height;
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.

About the Company

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group. The Inland Group of Companies is comprised of Inland Deicing Services (IDS) and Quantem Aviation Services (QAS). The Inland Group of Companies is a multi-national collective of premier aviation services providers. Each company is highly specialized in their field of expertise with proven track records of providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective aviation services