Air Cargo - Ramp Clerk - MIA

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Clerk loads and unloads cargo, freight, and company materials on and off aircraft and transports cargo between terminals and aircraft. The role includes handling cargo in confined aircraft areas, operating vehicles and equipment around aircraft, and following security procedures. Employees must remain alert to the activities of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors and report security breaches, suspicious activity, or violations of the site security plan. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU), which requires joining the union and paying 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 days off.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work in a high-noise environment.
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without visual aids.
Ability to judge distances and distinguish red, green, and yellow.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in all types of weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
Must join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and pay union dues under the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Load and unload aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in confined cargo areas.
Push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers to or from aircraft.
Drive vehicles weighing 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in congested areas around aircraft, vehicles, and equipment.
Transport cargo to and from aircraft using a vehicle and attached carts, navigating congested areas.
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Communicate successfully with others and respond to verbal commands and safety warnings.
Remain alert to staff, contractor, and visitor activities; report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, and non-compliance with the site security plan.
Confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas and report their presence to authorities when necessary.
Report to work on a regular and timely basis.
Comply with the WFS site security plan for the assigned warehouse.