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Ramp Agent Cargo Services job at Menzies Aviation in Rockford IL

Description, duties, responsibilities

Rate: $20 USD per hour
Description
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
This role is responsible for Unloading and loading of luggage freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area as well as safe and efficient cleaning of aircraft cabins. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting pushing pulling bending stretching and frequent kneeling.
This role requires you to maintain a safe and secure work environment in accordance with local health safety and security policies and procedures.
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 push/pulling stacking and kneeling in small confined locations.
+ Operate motorized equipment and small specialized commercial vehicles
+ Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions hazardous material identification labels aircraft loading manifests and baggage and cargo routing tags.
+ Conduct physical search of empty interiors and accessible exterior of the aircraft to detect prohibited articles and unlawful interferences that may jeopardize the security of the aircraft.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Must have a flexible schedule
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:
+ Must be 18 years of age or older
+ Possess and maintains valid US drivers license
+ Must have high school diploma GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience.
+ Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
+ Pass FBI background 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/values/)
Application Instructions
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Qualifications
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.