Air Cargo- Ramp Clerk-MIA

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ramp Clerk loads and unloads cargo, mail, express shipments, baggage, freight, and company materials on and off aircraft; transports cargo between terminals and aircraft; performs ramp transfers; and receives, delivers, and physically handles freight and company materials at designated docks and baggage areas. The role also involves completing related forms and messages and complying with WFS site security procedures. Employees must remain alert to the activities of staff, security contractors, and visitors and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU), which requires joining the union and paying 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 lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in high-noise environments and in all types of weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, and dust.
Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow.
Ability to judge distances and use depth perception in congested areas.
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without sight or visual aids.
Ability to successfully communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Load and unload aircraft cargo, including mail, express shipments, baggage, freight, and company materials.
Push, pull, and position loaded containers on rollers and handle bags on or from conveyor belts.
Drive vehicles to transport cargo between terminals and aircraft, and read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
Participate in aircraft push-out and towing operations, including communicating with the cockpit using hand signals and voice commands or guiding the driver.
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company materials at designated express docks, mail areas, and outbound baggage rooms.
Complete forms and messages necessary to perform assigned functions.
Pull and connect water hoses to aircraft and connect or remove overhead KVA electric cables.
De-ice aircraft by spraying glycol on the exterior of wings and fuselage from heights of 20 to 80 feet.
Follow site security procedures, monitor activity in secured areas, question unauthorized personnel when needed, and report security concerns.
Communicate with others and understand and respond to verbal commands and safety warnings.
Report to work on a regular and timely basis.