Air Cargo Ramp Agent - Part Time - STL

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent loads and unloads cargo—including mail, express, freight, and company material—on and off aircraft, transports cargo between terminals and aircraft, and performs ramp transfers when required. The role includes receiving, delivering, and physically handling freight and company material at designated express docks, completing related forms and messages, and transporting furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft. Duties may also include assisting with loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums; cleaning work areas, ramps, and facilities; monitoring facility security; performing routine automotive repairs; and servicing and cleaning powered and unpowered equipment. The Ramp Agent follows WFS site security procedures, remains alert to the activities of staff, security contractors, and visitors, and reports security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan. The work involves operating vehicles and equipment around aircraft and other vehicles, working in variable weather and environmental conditions, and performing physical tasks in confined aircraft cargo areas and high-noise environments.

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 read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform job functions in variable weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
Ability to work in a high-noise environment.
Ability to use depth perception and distinguish red, green, and yellow colors for vehicle operation and positioning.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends (such as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days off.

Responsibilities

Load and unload cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft, including within confined cargo areas.
Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers to and from aircraft.
Drive vehicles weighing 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in congested areas around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment, and position vehicles near aircraft.
Participate in aircraft push-out by driving an 80,000 lb. vehicle or guiding the driver, using depth perception in congested areas or communicating with the cockpit during push-back.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft in a 3,000 lb. vehicle, negotiating congested areas with attached carts.
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Use proper ground-to-cockpit communication while performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions.
Pull a water hose from a stationary cabinet and connect it to aircraft.
Lift, connect overhead, and remove 40 lb. KVA electric cable to and from aircraft.
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material at designated express docks; perform required ramp transfers and complete related forms and messages.
Transport furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft and assist with loading, unloading, and racking filled and empty drums.
As assigned, clean work areas, ramps, and facilities, monitor facility security, perform routine automotive repair, and service and clean powered and unpowered equipment.
Follow WFS site security procedures, remain alert to activity at the site, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt.