Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation•Sacramento, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading and participating in the movement of cargo and baggage, ensuring safe and efficient operations on the ramp. The Ramp Lead Agent is responsible for overseeing flight readiness, including load integrity and safety compliance, while also training and guiding other Ramp Agents. The position requires operating motorized equipment, interpreting load sheets, and maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with company policies.

Requirements

Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent.
Must pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
Must Possess and maintains valid US driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.
Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Work is done primarily outdoors, must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport security badge.
Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet.

Nice To Haves

Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)

Responsibilities

Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from the outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations.
Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
Operate motorized equipment.
Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards.
Trains employees during “on the job” training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent.
Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
Performs other duties that may be assigned.