What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Cargo warehouse agent - PDX Airport position at Worldwide Flight Services - USA?
The work of a Ramp Clerk includes the following: loading and unloading of cargo (mail, express, baggage, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between terminals and aircraft; the ramp transfers of cargo where required; the receiving, delivering, and physical handling of freight and company material, export at the designated express docks, mail and baggage in the outbound baggage room; the completion of forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated locations of the functions described. Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations. 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. This job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to successfully communicate with others.
- Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.
- Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids.
- Pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt.
- Pull water hose from stationary cabinet and connect to aircraft.
- Ability to judge distances.
- Ability to confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary.
- Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.
JOB Requirements:
- Must have a Valid Driver License
- Must Pass a Background and Drug screening
- Must have reliable transportation
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97218: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22