Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Oklahoma City is seeking a Ramp Agent to safely lift and move cargo and baggage up to 70 lbs, load and unload on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, bag rooms, terminals and air cargo facilities. You will operate motorized equipment, read basic load sheets and routing tags, and assist other ramp staff while upholding safety, security and compliance.

Requirements include ramp experience, 18+, HS diploma or GED, drug test clearance, fluent English, and a valid US

Qualifications

• Prior ramp/airline experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED (or six months ramp experience).
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have a valid US driver's license with no violations in 5 years.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs safely.
• Must work variable shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift/move cargo and baggage up to 70 lbs and load/unload on aircraft.
• Operate motorized equipment and assist in moving cargo between locations.
• Read load sheets, weight/balance documents, and routing tags.
• Support Ramp Agents to maintain professional, safe operations.
• Attend mandatory company and airline training.

Skills

Ramp experience

English proficiency

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 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, Wellbeing 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

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.