Ramp Lead Agent

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.

• 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 maintain 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.
• Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred).
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet.

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.

Menzies Aviation is a committed equal opportunity employer and encourages applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.