Ramp Agent - Chicago, United States - Menzies Aviation

Menzies Aviation

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

As a member of our ramp team, you will be assisting passengers and their property to arrive safely at their destinations.

You will work within a team to load and unload luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft.

You will be driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles at times and as such you will require a valid driver's license with a clear driving record.

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Location:Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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Shift: Various shifts available per operational needs. Must be willing to work holidays.

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Rate of Pay:$18.00/hour

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Flight Benefits: after successfully completing 90 days probational period
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Required: Valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and either a valid US Passport or US Birth Certificate

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.
Read and interpret aircraft weight and balance loading instructions, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
Ensure the safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security and all government statutory requirements.
Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
Comply with Company uniform standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass Drug testing.
Must be able to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
Work is done primarily outdoors, must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
Must pass FBI background check and obtain Airport security badge.
Prior Ramp experience preferable

Benefits:

Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor
Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
Accident Coverage Plan, Critical Illness Coverage Plan
Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement
Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit.

The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law