Air Cargo Ramp Agent- ORD

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cargo Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo on and off aircraft and transports cargo between terminals and aircraft. The role involves handling cargo and company materials, including freight at designated express docks, and completing forms and messages needed for assigned duties. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The agent must remain alert to the activities of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors; comply with the site security plan; and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, non-compliance, or unauthorized personnel in secured areas. The role requires regular and timely attendance and may involve aircraft push-out or towing functions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work in a high-noise environment.
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without visual aids.
Ability to pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt.
Ability to pull a water hose from a stationary cabinet and connect it to an aircraft.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days off.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 80 lbs. in confined cargo areas.
Lift, push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers to or from aircraft.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a 3,000 lb. vehicle and attached carts, navigating congested areas.
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
During aircraft push-out or towing, communicate between ground and cockpit using hand signals and voice commands, with or without visual aids.
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company materials, including exports at designated express docks.
Complete forms and messages necessary to perform assigned duties.
Question unauthorized personnel in secured areas and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
Monitor staff, security contractors, and visitors for security concerns; report breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
Comply with the WFS site security plan for the assigned warehouse.
Report to work regularly and on time.