Ramp Agent - Part Time

Menzies Aviation•Laredo, TX

18d

About The Position

The Ramp Agent unloads and loads luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, and works in outbound bag rooms and baggage claim areas. The role also includes safely and efficiently cleaning aircraft cabins and driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. The work involves frequent heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and kneeling, often in small or confined locations. The position requires maintaining a safe and secure work environment, following health, safety, security, and compliance procedures, and complying with company uniform guidelines and code of conduct. The role includes aircraft security searches and ramp guard duties. Menzies Aviation prohibits misuse of alcohol and drugs and conducts regular testing under its Substance Misuse Policy.

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 lbs. 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/seals.

Nice To Haves

Prior ramp experience.

Responsibilities

Lift and move cargo and baggage between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities.
Frequently bend, stretch, push, pull, stack, and kneel in small or 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 aircraft.
Follow TSA, airline, local, and/or federal security mandates and report tampering and prohibited items.
Adhere to Menzies uniform guidelines and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing at work, following provided information, training, and workplace rules and procedures.