Ramp Agent - Cathay Operations (PDX)
Portland, OR
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.
Salary: $21.00 per hour
TYPE: Part‑Time | MUST obtain a SIDA airport badge | MUST pass a pre‑employment drug screen, including THC | SCHEDULE: Varies – flexibility required to accommodate flight modifications
Benefits
- Insurance – health, dental and life
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Competitive wages
- Flexible schedule
- Career advancement opportunities & mentorship programs
- On‑the‑job training
- $300 referral bonus – unlimited
- DailyPay
Position Overview
As a Ramp Agent you will work as part of a team delivering safe and efficient aircraft services, providing the highest level of customer service, and keeping passengers and aircraft moving safely and on time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Properly and safely loads and unloads freight, including build‑up and break‑down of cargo pallets and freight containers following guidelines.
- Hold equipment certifications and operate equipment safely.
- Obtain proper security documents for all shipments.
- Verify upon receipt from customers: shipment pieces, weight, dimensions, and airworthiness.
- Verify upon delivery to customers: shipment pieces and airway bill numbers.
Skills and Experience
- 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.
- A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
Work Environment
- Warehouse – physically strenuous, prolonged periods of standing, exposure to noise, potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity, in and around heavy moving equipment.
- Outdoor – prolonged periods of standing, exposure to 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 up to 15 feet in height.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.