Air Cargo Ramp Agent ORD

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Chicago, IL

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, business to customer deliveries, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. WFS strives to be an exceptional leader in the industry with teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts across 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and 5 continents. The Cargo Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo on and off aircraft and transports cargo between terminals and aircraft. Agents must be cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities, reporting security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program. Compliance with the WFS site security plan for the assigned warehouse is required. 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
• This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), a labor union which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues.

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 lift, push or 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.
• Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material, export at the designated express docks.
• Completion of forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated locations of the functions described.
• Ability to confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
• Reports 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! (Medical care)
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• 401k program offered!
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

What This Job Offers

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