Air Logistics Ramp Associate

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Windsor Locks, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of SATS Group, is a global leader in air freight logistics and ground handling services. The SATS-WFS group employs over 46,000 people and assists more than 270 customers with a global footprint of more than 210 cargo and ground handling stations in 24 countries. WFS has 40 years of experience in aviation-related handling services and provides a vast scope of services while maintaining industry-leading safety and security standards. Job SummaryAs an Air Logistics Ramp Associate you will contribute to the timely delivery of Express packages by loading and unloading of air freight containers, moving these containers from airplane to truck for on-time delivery to our customers at our airport location. This job is a cross-dock operation; your role is to move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of warehouse and air logistic experts across our Express locations. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
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This position includes a differential of $1.25 per hour.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s license
• 1-year forklift experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays. Peak Season (November-December) may require longer hours
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), and holidays.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to successfully communicate with others.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas
• Push, pull and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
• Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading
• Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of Express packages
• Operating ramp equipment with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft
• Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver using depth perception in congested areas or speaking to cockpit during push-back procedure

Benefits

• Want your pay in advance? Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Need quality medical care? Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Want WFS Employee Extras? Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered with company match!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED