Ramp Agent Part Time

Ultipro; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform Provided

Paid Training

Job summary

Menzies Aviation at Tampa International Airport is hiring a ramp agent to safely load and unload cargo, operate motorized equipment, and follow aircraft weight and balance instructions. The job is outdoors, requires lifting up to 70 lbs, and involves working variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

You must be at least 18, have a HS diploma or GED, pass a drug test, and hold a valid driver’s license. Uniforms are provided and training is paid.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED or six months ramp agent experience.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a drug test.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs continuously.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Current driver’s license with no violations in past 5 years.
• Able to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must obtain airport badges/seals.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read aircraft weight/balance loading instructions and routing tags.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

English Proficiency

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Tampa International Airport, Florida

Pay: $16.00/hour

• $0.50 pay increases at 180 days
• $0.50 pay increase at 360 days
• $0.50 increase at 2 years
• Paid Training
• Uniform Provided

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 in small, confined locations.
• 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 while at 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 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 safely lifting up to 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

Menzies Aviation 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 to recruiter 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.

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