Air Logistics Ramp Associate - Seasonal
Worldwide Flight Services, Kenner, LA, United States
Air Logistics Ramp Associate - Seasonal
Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to timely delivery business, 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 exceptional leaders in our industry with our teams of warehouse and air logistic experts across our Express locations. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
As an Air Logistics Ramp Associate you will contribute to the timely delivery of Express packages by loading and unloading of air freight containers, moving these containers from airplane to truck for on-time delivery to our customers at our airport location. This job is a cross-dock operation; your role is to move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft.
Responsibilities:
Transport, load and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas
Push, pull and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading
Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of Express packages
Operating ramp equipment 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
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
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required
One-year experience in similar role preferred not required
Valid Driver's license (depending on station)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids
Preferred Skills:
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
Ability to judge distances.
Ability to successfully communicate with others.
1 year forklift experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work non temperature controlled environment both indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures including but not limited to hot and cold weather (rain, wind, heat, cold, etc.)
Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities
Perks & Benefits:
Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Multiple options for both full and part-time employees for quality medical care!
Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
401k program offered!
Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!
WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.
Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to timely delivery business, 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 exceptional leaders in our industry with our teams of warehouse and air logistic experts across our Express locations. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
As an Air Logistics Ramp Associate you will contribute to the timely delivery of Express packages by loading and unloading of air freight containers, moving these containers from airplane to truck for on-time delivery to our customers at our airport location. This job is a cross-dock operation; your role is to move Express packages from aircraft to warehouse to trucks with no/minimal storage. Our indoor facility is an open-air environment and not temperature controlled, and you may work in or around aircraft.
Responsibilities:
Transport, load and unload air freight containers from aircraft within confined areas
Push, pull and position loaded air freight containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs
Removal of tie-downs and other gear when loading and unloading
Read "off-load" sheets to determine destination of Express packages
Operating ramp equipment 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
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
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent required
One-year experience in similar role preferred not required
Valid Driver's license (depending on station)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to work weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays.
Ability to read, write and understand the English language
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with and without, assistance of sight or visual aids
Preferred Skills:
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
Ability to judge distances.
Ability to successfully communicate with others.
1 year forklift experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work non temperature controlled environment both indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures including but not limited to hot and cold weather (rain, wind, heat, cold, etc.)
Ability to stand for an entire shift and move long distances across our facilities
Perks & Benefits:
Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
Multiple options for both full and part-time employees for quality medical care!
Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
401k program offered!
Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!
WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.