Air Cargo Ramp Agent ORD

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Chicago, IL

7d•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 requires remaining aware of the activities of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors; reporting security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan; and complying with the WFS site security plan for the assigned warehouse. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU), which requires joining the union and paying union dues. The role involves handling cargo and company materials, operating a vehicle with attached carts in congested areas, communicating with the cockpit during aircraft push-out or towing, and completing related forms and messages. Agents must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and work in high-noise and inclement weather conditions.

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, holidays, and days off.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs., judge distances, and work in inclement weather.
Must join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and pay union dues under the collective bargaining agreement.

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, or pull loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers to or from aircraft.
Transport cargo between aircraft and terminals using a 3,000 lb. vehicle with attached carts, and read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Use hand signals and voice commands for ground-to-cockpit communication during aircraft push-out and/or towing, with or without visual aids.
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company materials at designated express docks.
Complete forms and messages necessary to perform assigned functions.
Confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
Remain aware of staff, security contractors, and visitors; report security 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 on a regular and timely basis.