Air Cargo Warehouse Agent

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Sterling, CO

About The Position

The Air Cargo Warehouse Agent handles cargo and company material across warehouse, terminal, dock, and aircraft operations. Duties include loading and unloading cargo on and off aircraft, transporting cargo between terminals and aircraft, conducting ramp transfers where required, and receiving, delivering, and physically handling freight and export materials at designated docks. The role also involves completing forms and messages necessary to perform assigned functions. Agents may be assigned routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment, and may assist with monitoring facility security. Agents must follow WFS site security procedures, stay alert to the activities of staff, security contractors, and visitors, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or through the WFS whistleblower program. The position is covered by a Transport Workers Union (TWU) collective bargaining agreement, which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues. The work may involve rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and takes place in a high-noise environment. The role requires the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
Ability to judge distances.
Ability to communicate successfully with others.

Responsibilities

Move air cargo within the designated warehouse.
Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers.
Build up cargo for outbound flights.
Break down cargo from import flights.
Facilitate loading and unloading cargo to and from semitrucks.
May operate basic cargo handling equipment, such as forklifts, aircraft pallets, and pallet jacks.
Check freight for proper piece count, weight, dimensions, and documents when accepting or delivering cargo, as appropriate.
May transport cargo to and from aircraft, driving a 3,000-pound vehicle with attached carts through congested areas and reading off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
During aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, use proper ground-to-cockpit communication through hand signals and voice commands, with or without sight or visual aids.
Understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without assistance of sight or visual aids.
Complete forms and messages required for assigned functions.
May clean work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment.
May assist in monitoring facility security, comply with site security procedures, and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.