About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About WFS</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations in 27 countries on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"> An Air Cargo Ramp Agent plays a critical role in ground handling operations at IAH Airport, focusing on safety and attention to detail while performing duties such as marshalling aircraft, loading and unloading cargo, operating ground support equipment, assisting with aircraft pushback and wing walking, and maintaining a secure work environment. Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program. Comply with WFS site security plan for assigned warehouse. This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Curious to learn more about what we do, please click the link below:</span></span></p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><a title="https://jobs.wfs.aero/content/day-in-the-life-cargo/?locale=en_us" href="https://jobs.wfs.aero/content/Day-In-The-Life-Cargo/?locale=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://jobs.wfs.aero/content/Day-In-The-Life-Cargo/?locale=en_US</a></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Load and unload aircraft of cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. in and out of aircraft within confined cargo areas, push, pull, and position loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers with/to aircraft.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Driving vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Engage in push-out of aircraft driving 80,000 lb. vehicle or assist by providing guide function to driver using depth perception in congested areas or speaking to cockpit during push-back procedure.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Transport cargo to and from aircraft driving 3,000 lb. vehicle using depth perception to negotiate vehicle with attached carts through congested area. Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of cargo.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">While performing aircraft push-out and/or towing functions, engage in proper specific ground to cockpit communication via hand signals and voice commands, with and without, the assistance of sight or visual aids.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Receive, deliver, and physicaly handle freight and company material, export at the designated express docks, mail and baggage in the outbound baggage room; </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Completion of forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated locations of the functions described. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Lift, connect overhead and remove overhead, 40 lb. KVA electric cable to/from aircraft.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Must be at least 18 years of age </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Valid driver's license</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off</span></span></li> </ul> <p><br><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">**This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), a labor union which requires joining the TWU and paying union dues.** </span></span></strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Skills</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to successfully communicate with others.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Preferred qualifications include air cargo experience, ground operations experience, and prior ramp agent experience.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Requirements/Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to judge distances.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">Ability to work in inclement weather.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Perks & Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Want your pay in advance? </b></em> Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? </b></em> On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Need quality medical care? </b></em> Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Want WFS Employee Extras? </b></em>Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? </b></em>Wellness Programs offered to all employees!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Want to invest in your future? </b></em>401k program offered!</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><b>Looking to grow and have a career with us? </b></em> Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman, Times, serif">WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.</span></span></p></div></div></div>