Full-Time Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is at Los Angeles International Airport - LAX. People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents. But at the heart of our business is our people. The Ramp Agent plays a vital role in ensuring top tier performance in all aspects of baggage handling, exceeding customer expectations while upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and teamwork. With a strong commitment to company policies and procedures, they help create a smooth and seamless airport experience.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess and maintains valid US driver's license
Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
Pass FBI background and obtain US Seal
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
Ability to perform basic math calculations
Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet

Nice To Haves

Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment

Responsibilities

Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
Frequent bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, stacking, squatting and kneeling in small, confined locations
Operate motorized equipment
Transport (Drive) cargo and baggage between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities
Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags
Ensure safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security, and all government statutory requirements
Ensure safe operation and proper handling of passenger baggage, freight, and mail.
Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Company and Airline specific procedures and policies.
Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
Performs other duties as assigned.
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members.
In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.