Ramp Agent (AS)

Menzies Aviation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time Ramp Agent to support on-time flight operations by handling baggage, cargo, and aircraft loading guidance. You will lift up to 70 lbs, operate equipment, and follow weight and balance instructions while maintaining safety and compliance.

You must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED (or ramp experience), hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to work outdoors in all weather, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or GED or six months ramp agent work experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs continuously.
• Must read/write/speak English fluently.
• Valid driver’s license with no violations in past 5 years.
• Able to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must obtain required Airport/Custom badges/seals.

Responsibilities

• Lift/move 70 lbs of cargo and baggage on/off aircraft and transport between locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret loading instructions, hazmat labels, and routing tags.
• Assist and guide aircraft to and from gates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Driver's license

Flexibility

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.

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. Please feel free to contact therecruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Required

High School or better.

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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