Key skills
cargo
About this role
Position Requirements:
- Heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and frequent kneeling
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and adapt to changing tasks
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
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
- Prior Ramp experience a plus
Benefits
- Advancement Opportunities
- Health Plans through Maritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
- Dental Plans through Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
- Paid Vacation / Sick (fulltime employees)
- Critical Illness Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401K Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
- Identity Theft Protection Plan
- Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan