Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation; Alcoa, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in the United States is seeking a Ramp Agent to lead outbound bag room operations and unload/load luggage, freight, and cargo on commercial aircraft.

You will drive small specialized vehicles, perform heavy lifting, and ensure safety procedures are followed. This role requires outdoor work, variable shifts, and compliance with security and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Must possess and maintain valid US driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Must obtain and maintain all required Airport security badge.
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
• Prior loading/unloading of heavy products or equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet.

Responsibilities

• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage to/from aircraft and transport between aircraft, terminals, and facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching, pushing/pulling, stacking, and kneeling in confined spaces.
• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on/off aircraft and between various locations.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read, interpret, and complete weight/balance sheets, labels, manifests, and routing tags.
• Ensure load receipt, dispatch, and safety compliance for assigned flights.
• Assist Ramp Agents to maintain professional, safe performance.
• Train employees during on-the-job or airline training and assign work with experienced agents.
• Attend mandatory training as required by the company and airlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ramp experience

English proficiency

Driver's license

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

This role is responsible for leading the outbound bag room and the unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching Adheres to all standards, procedures ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing

• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from the outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
• Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations.
• Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
• Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier's standards.
• Trains employees during "on the job" training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Safety, Security, Well-being and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst 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 themisuse 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

• Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent.
• Must pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Must Possess and maintains valid US driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Capable of safelylifting upto 70 lbs. continuously.
• 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 Airport security badge.
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
• Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet

Pay:

$18.00 Hourly

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.

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