Ramp Lead - Full Time

Menzies-Aviation-; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation Tampa is hiring a Ramp Agent to safely load, unload and marshal cargo and baggage in a fast-paced, outdoor environment. You will work with aircraft and airport facilities to ensure proper weight balance, security compliance and timely movements.

Ideal candidates are 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, can pass drug testing, speak English, hold a valid driver’s license, and can lift 70 lbs. Prior ramp experience is required and availability includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 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.
• Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from 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
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.

Skills

Physical fitness

English proficiency

Lifting 70 lbs

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Ramp experience

Pre-employment testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from 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
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.

Required Skills

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent;
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years;
• Capable of safely lifting up to 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.
• Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.

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