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Lead Ramp Agent job at Menzies Aviation in Austin TX

Description, duties, responsibilities

Description
Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
This role is responsible for leading the outbound bag room and the unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting pushing pulling bending and stretching Adheres to all standards procedures ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.
What you will be doing
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ Read interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags.
Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information.
Safety Security Wellbeing and Compliance:
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.
Please see the attached job description for further details on safety security wellbeing and compliance.
What we are looking for:
+ Prior Ramp experience preferable.
+ Must be at least 18 years of age.
+ Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs.
+ Must pass Drug testing.
+ Valid driver’s license in good standing.
+ Must pass FBI background check and obtain US Customs seal.
Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage 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.
Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.
As part of our recruitment process we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here. (https://menziesaviation.com/about-overview/)
Application Instructions
Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so please click apply now!
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
+ Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Education
Required
+ High School or better
Licenses and Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Menzies Aviation Company Overview

With more than 200 airport operations across 6 continents, Menzies Aviation relies on more than 30,000 employees to ensure that our services hit the heights which are expected of us. We believe that true excellence is only delivered by people with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. We offer landside and airside services tailored to our customers needs, timed to their schedules, and delivered by teams with the knowledge, tools and passion to set standards rather than chase them. Our core services include Ground Handling, Cargo, Fueling, Executive Services and Offline Services.