Air Cargo - Ramp Clerk - ATL

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Clerk loads and unloads cargo, mail, baggage, freight, and company materials on and off aircraft; transports cargo between terminals and aircraft; performs ramp transfers; and handles freight and company materials at designated docks and baggage areas. The role also involves completing forms and messages required for these operations and following WFS site security procedures. Employees must stay alert to security activity and report breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement requiring membership in the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and payment of union dues.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and scheduled days off.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather and environmental conditions, including jet-engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet-engine noise.
• Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings.
• Ability to judge distances and work in congested areas.
• Membership in the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and payment of union dues are required under the collective bargaining agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 pounds and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 pounds on rollers.
• Drive vehicles weighing 3,000 to 80,000 pounds in congested areas around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment.
• Participate in aircraft push-out or towing, either by driving the vehicle or guiding the driver, and communicate with the cockpit during push-back.
• Transport cargo to and from aircraft using vehicles and attached carts; read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
• Use ground-to-cockpit hand signals and voice commands during aircraft push-out and towing operations.
• Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 pounds onto or off conveyor belts.
• Connect a water hose to aircraft and connect or remove a 40-pound KVA electric cable overhead.
• De-ice aircraft at heights of 20 to 80 feet by spraying glycol on the exterior of wings and fuselage.
• Communicate effectively, understand and respond to verbal commands and safety warnings, and judge distances in noisy and congested environments.
• Question unauthorized personnel in secured areas and report their presence to authorities when necessary.
• Comply with site security procedures and report security breaches, suspicious activity, or non-compliance.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis.
• Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material, exports, mail, and baggage at designated locations.
• Complete forms and messages needed to perform assigned functions.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay in advance.
• On-the-spot recognition awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical care options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, and discount shopping through WFS Employee Extras.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and transfers.

What This Job Offers

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