Air Cargo Ramp Agent ORD

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Chicago, IL

131d

About The Position

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us? The work of a TWU Cargo Ramp loads and unloads cargo on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between terminals and aircraft. Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program. Comply with WFS site security plan for assigned warehouse. This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 80 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas.
• Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers with/to aircraft.
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested area.
• Read 'off-load' sheets to determine destination of cargo.
• Engage in proper specific ground to cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands while performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions.
• Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material, export at the designated express docks.
• Complete forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated locations of the functions described.
• Confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app.
• On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more.
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees for medical care.
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More for WFS Employee Extras.
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees.
• 401k program offered with company match.
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees