Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation • Harlingen, TX

20d

About The Position

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time, diligent Ramp Agent. The role helps ensure flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo to and from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates. Work is performed primarily outdoors and involves operating motorized equipment, interpreting aircraft loading information, and moving cargo and baggage in airport and air cargo environments.

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 or seals.

Nice To Haves

• Prior ramp experience.

Responsibilities

• Lift and move cargo and baggage weighing up to 70 lbs. 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.
• 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 by following provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures.

What This Job Offers

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