What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Ramp Lead Agent position at Menzies?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Functions and tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from 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
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
Required Skills
- 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 be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
- Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
- Must have current 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.
Benefits include:
- $22.50 per hour
- Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
- Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
- Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
- Paid Vacation
- Accident Coverage Plan
- Critical Illness Coverage Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
- Identity Theft Protection Plan
- Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
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