Ramp Lead Agent

As a member of the Menzies Aviation Ramp Operations team, you will be responsible for leading a team at the outbound bag room, along with the unloading and loading of luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircrafts. The Lead Ramp Agent will also drive and operate small specialized commercial vehicles. This position will require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and stretching.Key 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 aircraftFrequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small confined locationsOperate motorized equipmentRead, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tagsResponsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety complianceAssist 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 standardsTrains employees during on the job training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agentPerforms other duties that may be assignedRequired to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job roleQualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderPossess valid US driver’s license with a clean driving recordPass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testingAbility to proficiently read, write and speak EnglishMust be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitivelyMust be comfortable working in all weather conditionsPass FBI background and obtain US Customs SealMust be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidaysMust have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp AgentPrior Ramp/Airline experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to learn quicklyAbility to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when neededStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to build relationshipsBenefits$19.37-$25.81 /hr.Advancement Opportunities to Supervisor and ManagerOpportunities for Leadership Training ProgramsHealth, Dental, Vision, 401KLife and Short-Term Disability InsurancePaid TrainingUniform ProvidedEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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