Ramp Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers•Flint, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent unloads and loads luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, working in the outbound bag room and baggage claim area. The role also involves safely and efficiently cleaning aircraft cabins and driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve all weather conditions. The position serves United Airlines and is part-time and onsite.

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 pounds.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
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, move, load, and unload cargo and baggage between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities.
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 used blankets and pillows and replace them with clean ones.
Store cleaning solvents correctly and ensure cleaning equipment is in working order and protective clothing is worn as instructed.
Deposit soiled linens into laundry bins.
Maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with applicable 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 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, following provided information, training, and workplace rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.