Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation•Flint, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent unloads and loads luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft; handles baggage in the outbound bag room and baggage claim area; and safely and efficiently cleans aircraft cabins. The position also involves driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles and serving United Airlines. Work is primarily outdoors and includes physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and frequent kneeling. This is a part-time, on-site role paid at $15.00 per hour. The role requires flexibility to work variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or six months of prior ramp agent work experience.
Must pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
Must be capable of safely lifting up to 70 pounds continuously.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Must have a current driver’s license with no violations over the past five years.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required airport and Customs badges or seals.

Nice To Haves

Prior ramp experience.

Responsibilities

Lift and move cargo and baggage weighing up to 70 pounds on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities.
Bend, stretch, push, pull, stack, and kneel frequently, including in small, confined locations.
Operate motorized equipment and small specialized commercial vehicles.
Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
Remove blankets and pillows and replace them with clean ones.
Store cleaning solvents correctly after use.
Ensure cleaning equipment is in working order and wear protective clothing as instructed.
Deposit soiled linens into laundry bins.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Search empty aircraft interiors and accessible exterior areas for prohibited articles and unlawful interference that could jeopardize aircraft security.
Provide ramp guard services to ensure only authorized personnel service the aircraft.
Follow TSA, airline, local, and federal security mandates, and report tampering and prohibited items.
Adhere to Menzies’ uniform guidelines and code of conduct.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing at work and follow provided information, training, and workplace rules or procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.