Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers • Harlingen, TX

19d

About The Position

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time Ramp Agent to help ensure flights run on time. The role involves maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo to and from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates. Work is primarily outdoors and requires comfort working in all weather conditions. The position requires adherence to workplace health and safety procedures and the company’s Substance Misuse Policy, including regular testing. The company describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive working environment.

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 and continuously lifting up to 70 lbs.
• 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.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stretch, push, pull, stack, and kneel in small, confined locations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior ramp experience.

Responsibilities

• Lift and move cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities.
• Operate motorized equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing at work in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace rules or procedures.

What This Job Offers

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