Full Time Ramp Agent Featured

Full Time Ramp Agent job at Menzies Aviation in Los Angeles CA

Description, duties, responsibilities

Rate: $30.15 USD per hour
Description
This job is at Los Angeles International Airport - LAX
Pay: $30.15 with no medical coverage or $22.50 with medical coverage
Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team 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
The Ramp Agent plays a vital role in ensuring top tier performance in all aspects of baggage handling exceeding customer expectations while upholding the highest standards of safety efficiency and teamwork. With a strong commitment to company policies and procedures they help create a smooth and seamless airport experience.
What you will be doing:
+ Comfortably and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
+ Frequent bending stretching pushing pulling stacking squatting and kneeling in small confined locations
+ Operate motorized equipment
+ Transport (Drive) cargo and baggage between aircraft airport terminals and air cargo facilities
+ Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags
+ Ensure safe and secure operations in accordance with the highest possible standards of health safety security and all government statutory requirements
+ Ensure safe operation and proper handling of passenger baggage freight and mail.
+ Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Company and Airline specific procedures and policies.
+ Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
What we are looking for:
+ Must be 18 years of age or older
+ Possess and maintains valid US drivers license
+ Pass all pre-employment testing including a drug screen
+ Ability to proficiently read write and speak English
+ Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
+ Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
+ Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
+ Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
+ Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)
+ Ability to perform basic math calculations
+ Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet
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 the 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/values/) .
Application Instructions
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Qualifications
Education
Preferred
+ High School or better
Licenses and Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
Experience
Preferred
+ Prior Ramp experience preferable.
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.