Air Cargo Ramp Agent -Seasonal

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo—including mail, express, freight, and company materials—on and off aircraft, and transfers cargo on the ramp when required. The role also involves receiving, delivering, and physically handling freight and company materials; transporting furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft; and helping load, unload, and rack filled and empty drums. The agent may clean work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment, and may assist with facility security. The role requires compliance with WFS site-security procedures and reporting security breaches, suspicious activity, or non-compliance.

This is a seasonal position running from the current month through January 2027. Schedules are either an AM shift Tuesday through Sunday, 3:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m., or a PM shift Monday through Friday, 4:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m., with fluctuating weekend shifts on Saturday or Sunday, 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Work takes place in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet-engine fumes and noise, vehicle emissions, and dust. Agents must load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 pounds in confined cargo areas, move loaded containers on rollers, transport cargo to and from aircraft using vehicles and attached carts in congested areas, and read off-load sheets to identify cargo destinations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Ability to communicate successfully with others.
• Ability to work in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet-engine fumes and noise, vehicle emissions, and dust.
• Ability to work in a high-noise environment.
• Ability to push, pull, 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 mail, express, freight, and company materials on and off aircraft.
• Transfer cargo on the ramp when required.
• Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company materials.
• Transport furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums.
• Perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment, when assigned.
• Assist with monitoring facility security when assigned.
• Comply with WFS site-security procedures for the assigned warehouse and other operations.
• Monitor activities of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
• Load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 pounds in confined cargo areas.
• Push, pull, and position loaded containers on rollers to or from aircraft.
• Drive vehicles with attached carts to transport cargo to and from aircraft through congested areas.
• Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.

Benefits

• Access earned pay through the DailyPay app.
• On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical-care options for full- and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and other employee extras.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and transfers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED