Lead Ramp Agent
About The Position
The Lead Ramp Agent leads the outbound bag room and participates in unloading and loading luggage, freight, and cargo on commercial aircraft. The role also involves driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles and assisting Ramp Agents to ensure work is performed professionally, safely, and efficiently according to Company and carrier standards. The position requires frequent heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching, including the ability to continuously lift or move cargo and baggage weighing up to 70 pounds. The Lead Ramp Agent trains employees on the job and/or in airline-specific procedures, or assigns them to work with experienced agents. The role requires reading, interpreting, and completing aircraft weight-and-balance load sheets, hazardous-material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags. Employees must take reasonable care of their own and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing and follow provided training, workplace safety rules, procedures, and established protocols. Menzies Aviation prohibits misuse of alcohol and drugs and conducts regular testing under its Substance Misuse Policy. Applicants must pass drug testing and an FBI background check and obtain a US Customs seal.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be comfortable lifting and moving 70 pounds.
- Must pass drug testing.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a US Customs seal.
Nice To Haves
- Prior ramp experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in moving cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transporting it between aircraft, the outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
- Safely and continuously lift and move cargo and baggage weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure they perform their duties professionally, safely, and efficiently in accordance with Company and carrier standards.
- Train employees through on-the-job and/or airline-specific training, or assign them to work with an experienced agent.
- Read, interpret, and complete aircraft weight-and-balance load sheets, hazardous-material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
- Drive and operate small specialized commercial vehicles.
- Follow established safety procedures and take reasonable care of the health, safety, and wellbeing of oneself and others at work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
