VB Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Miami is seeking a Ramp Agent to safely handle cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and to operate ramp equipment. You will read weight/load sheets, ensure load integrity, and support teams in daily ramp operations.

Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, pass a pre-employment drug test, read/write/speak English, and hold a valid driver’s license. Ability to lift 70 lbs and work varied shifts in all weather is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no major violations in past 5 years.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. repeatedly.
• Must be available for variable shifts, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions; able to obtain and maintain airport security badge.
• Ramp/Airline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift/move up to 70 lbs of cargo and baggage between aircraft, bag room, terminals and cargo facilities.
• Lead and participate in cargo and baggage movement on and off aircraft and transport between locations.
• Operate motorized ramp equipment.
• Read and interpret weight/balance sheets, safety labels, and loading manifests.
• Ensure load integrity and safety compliance for assigned flights.
• Assist Ramp Agents to maintain professional, safe, and efficient operations.

Skills

Lifting 70 lbs

English fluency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Description

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.

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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