Air Cargo Ramp Agent ORD

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Cargo Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo on and off aircraft and transports cargo between terminals and aircraft. The role includes handling freight and company materials, completing related forms and messages, and following assigned warehouse security plans. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union, requiring membership and payment of union dues. The agent must remain alert to the activities of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or failure to comply with the site security plan. The role involves working in a high-noise environment and inclement weather, handling heavy cargo, and working rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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.
Ability to judge distances.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Membership in the Transport Workers Union and payment of union dues are required under the collective bargaining agreement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Load and unload cargo weighing up to 80 lbs. on and off aircraft, including in confined cargo areas.
Lift, push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers to or with aircraft.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a 3,000 lb. vehicle with attached carts, navigating congested areas and reading off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Use appropriate ground-to-cockpit communication, including hand signals and voice commands, while performing aircraft push-out or towing functions, 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.
Observe staff, security contractors, and visitors; report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or through the WFS whistleblower program.
Comply with the WFS site security plan for the assigned warehouse.
Confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
Report to work regularly and on time.