Job Description Ramp Agent Reports to: Ramp Lead, Ramp Supervisor Location: HDN
Overview
This role is responsible for unloading and loading luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft, in the outbound bag room and the baggage claim area. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles. Position requires heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching and frequent kneeling. Adheres to all standards, procedures ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.
Main accountabilities include:
- 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 and Compliance
All employees have a responsibility and duty while at work to:
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
- Fully versed in International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
- Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
- Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
- Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
- Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
- Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
- Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Possess and maintains valid US driver's 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