Emirates Ramp Agent

Position Requirements:

• Heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stretching, and frequent kneeling
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and adapt to changing tasks
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:  

•  Must be at least 18 years of age
•  Must have high school diploma, GED or six months prior ramp agent work experience
•  Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test
•  Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously
•  Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English proficiently
•  Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years
•  Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays
•  Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
•  Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals
•  Prior Ramp experience a plus

Benefits 

• Advancement Opportunities 
• Health Plans through Maritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
• Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
• Paid Vacation / Sick (fulltime employees)
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan