Ramp Lead Agent

Menzies Aviation Careers•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the outbound bag room and the unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching. Adheres to all standards, procedures ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent
Prior Ramp/Airline experience required

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn quickly
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to build relationships

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in the movement of safely and continuously lifting/moving 70lbs of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft
Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations
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
Performs other duties that may be assigned
Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members.
In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.