Ramp Agent Part Time

Menzies Aviation Careers•Tampa, FL

2d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Agent handles cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transports it between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities. The role involves operating motorized equipment, interpreting aircraft weight and balance loading instructions and other cargo-related documentation, and performing other assigned duties. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve all weather conditions. The position requires frequent physical activity, including lifting and moving heavy items, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, stacking, and kneeling in confined spaces. The agent is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing in accordance with workplace rules, training, and provided information. The company prohibits alcohol and drug misuse and conducts regular testing under its Substance Misuse Policy. The role requires flexibility to work variable shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to obtain and maintain required airport and customs badges or seals.

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 in 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.
Transport cargo and baggage 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 training and workplace rules or procedures.