Ramp Agent

4w1 month ago

Menzies

Albuquerque, US · Full-time · $34,000 – $34,000

About this role

Menzies Aviation is seeking a full-time diligent Ramp Agent to join our Team. The Ramp Agent plays an important role in ensuring that flights run on time by maintaining detailed records of shipped goods, moving baggage and cargo from aircraft, and guiding aircraft to and from their gates.

Daily tasks include comfortably and continuously lifting and moving up to 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft, transporting it between terminals and cargo facilities. You will also frequently bend, stretch, push, pull, stack, and kneel in small, confined locations while operating motorized equipment.

You will need to read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, and cargo routing tags. Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, with variable shifts including overtime, weekends, and holidays. Safety is paramount, and you will take reasonable care of your own and others' health and wellbeing.

Menzies Aviation has been a critical partner in the global aviation industry since 1833, with over 300 locations in 65 countries. Joining our team means becoming part of a company with a rich history and a global presence in aviation logistics.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, GED, or six months of prior ramp agent experience
Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test
Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously
Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
Must have a current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years
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 and Customs badges/seals

Responsibilities

Comfortably and continuously lift and move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft
Transport cargo and baggage between aircraft, airport terminals, and air cargo facilities
Frequently bend, stretch, push, pull, stack, and kneel in small, confined locations
Operate motorized equipment
Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags
Guide aircraft to and from their gates
Perform other duties as assigned