Supervise lead agents; allocating ramp agent resources as needed
Move cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft
Ensure that ramp personnel adhere to established company safety regulations
Perform as a mentor to other employees and provide training to new employees
Some responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems as needed for violations of company policy
Complete shift reports and sign timecards
Assist in the preparation of performance evaluation forms
Prepare disciplinary incident and or termination reports
Assist in the baggage handling area
Conduct shift briefings to ensure staff is organized and informed
Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags
Operate motorized equipment
Operate various pieces of ground support equipment
Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role
Qualifications
Prior Ramp/Airline experience required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
To report any significant deficiency in our products, materials and documents
Has the duty to suggest any improvements to working practices especially those relating to Safety and security
Must have read and signed the Station Quality Manual, Emergency Response Procedures Manual and the Station Security Manual.
Must have high school diploma, GED
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to build relationships
Benefits
Pay: $24.50/hour
Advancement Opportunities
Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
Paid Vacation
Accident Coverage Plan
Critical Illness Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
Identity Theft Protection Plan
Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
Uniform Provided
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Other tasks include lifting passenger bags up to 70lbs which could also involve bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70lbs.
EEO Statement: Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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