Air Cargo Ramp Agent CID (PT)

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Ramp Agent handles cargo, mail, express shipments, baggage, freight, and company material for aircraft and ground operations. Duties include loading and unloading aircraft, transferring cargo on the ramp, receiving and delivering freight, handling company material, and completing related forms and messages. The role may also involve loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums; routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment; and monitoring facility security. The agent must follow WFS site security procedures, stay alert to the activities of staff, security contractors, and visitors, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan. The job involves working in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise. Agents load and unload cargo weighing up to 70 pounds in confined aircraft cargo areas and push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 pounds on rollers to or from aircraft. They also transport cargo using a 3,000-pound vehicle with attached carts through congested areas and read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate successfully with others.
Ability to perform job functions in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
Ability to load and unload cargo weighing up to 70 pounds and push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 pounds.
Ability to transport cargo using a 3,000-pound vehicle with attached carts through congested areas.
Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment.
Ability to pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 pounds onto or from a conveyor belt.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.

Responsibilities

Load and unload cargo, mail, express shipments, baggage, freight, and company material on and off aircraft.
Transfer cargo on the ramp where required.
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material.
Complete forms and messages necessary for assigned functions.
Assist with loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums.
Perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, potentially using powered equipment.
Assist in monitoring facility security and comply with WFS site security procedures.
Remain alert to the activities of staff, security contractors, and visitors, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or site security plan non-compliance.
Load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 pounds in confined cargo areas.
Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 pounds on rollers to or from aircraft.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a vehicle with attached carts through congested areas.
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 pounds onto or from a conveyor belt.