VB Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Miami, FL seeks a full-time Ramp Agent to support international and domestic flights by loading, unloading, and guiding baggage and cargo; maintaining records and ensuring on-time operations.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, valid driver’s license, English proficiency, and willingness to work variable shifts outdoors in all weather. Training and security badges may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or related ramp experience.
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing including drug test.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs continuously.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record in past 5 years.
• Flexible to work variable shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Outdoor work in all weather; capable of obtaining badges.

Responsibilities

• Move baggage and cargo between aircraft and facilities.
• Maintain detailed records of shipped goods.
• Guide aircraft to and from gates and operate motorized equipment.
• Follow loading manifests, weight/balance instructions and routing tags.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time diligent Ramp Agent to join our International and Domestic Team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 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 ;

Licenses & Certifications

Required

EMPLOYEE BADGE

DRIVERS LICENSE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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