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Cargo Ramp Agent job at Everts Air Cargo in Anchorage AK

Description, duties, responsibilities

Job Summary:
The Cargo Ramp Agents will direct, coordinate, and provide a variety of aircraft services including but not limited to loading/unloading, marshaling, towing, ground power operations, cleaning, deicing, pre-heating and other ground support activities to affect the safe and efficient ramp movements of arriving and departing aircraft for the purpose of completing Company business goals as a direct Air Carrier Airline.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Employment Type:Regular Full-Time
Schedule:M-F 2pm-10:30pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the ramp at all times.
• Observe safe ground-handling procedures of ground service equipment, including the performance of pre-use operational checks & service checks/maintenance.
• Conduct marshalling, towing, power cart operation and door opening, preheating (including engine covers) and deicing of aircraft within a confined ramp area.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized ramp to include snow removal, FOD pickup and sweeping of the ramp.
• Support cargo operations by operating vehicles and ground equipment. This may include prepositioning equipment, transporting of cargo.
• Constantly communicate with cargo, maintenance, flight operations and flight crew personnel coordinating aircraft ramp movements and ground services to achieve company goals.
• Perform cargo agent duties to include loading and unloading of cargo from the aircraft, transporting of cargo between aircraft & freight staging areas; performing cargo ramp transfers; receiving, delivering, and physical handling of freight, mail and company material, the completion of all documentations as required

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or She will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Physical Abilities:

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Ability to reach horizontally and vertically with arms. Sufficient dexterity to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly.
• Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility and stamina to lift, carry, push or pull objects which may frequently exceed 70 pounds in a series of functional tests which clearly simulates the work environment.
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to be sedentary for extended periods of time.
• Shall perceive the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required. Radio communication experience in a professional environment and knowledge of airport regulations is preferred.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without the assistance of sight or visual aids.
• Must be able to work outside in the airport environment where extreme outdoor conditions may be encountered.
• Must be able to become qualified to operate all aircraft ground support vehicles and equipment.
• The ideal candidate is detail oriented, able to work efficiently under time constraints, reliable, energetic, enthusiastic and brings a positive attitude to work each day.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, while maintaining focus in a congested environment with multiple distractions.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule which may include night, weekend, and holiday working hours and overtime assigned when the operation dictates.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits Packet Includes

• Group Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Coverage
• 401k Retirement Match Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off
• Jury Duty Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you would like to view a copy of our affirmative action plans, please contact us via email at .

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Everts Air Cargo Company Overview

Everts Air Cargo was formed in 1995 as a 121 Certificated Cargo Airline. Everts Air Cargo is headquartered in Fairbanks where it serves as the primary base for maintenance, administration and charter operations. Everts provides scheduled freight service to 12 major hubs in Alaska. Everts expanded operations to the Lower 48 and now has five MD-80 jets and flies throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.