Air cargo Ramp Agent, Seasonal

About the Role

Join Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as a Part-Time Seasonal Air Cargo Ramp Agent. This role contributes to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.

Job Details

• Position Type: Part-Time Seasonal
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Hourly Rate: $20.00
• Season End Date: January 2027
• Schedule:
• Tuesday to Fridays: 3:30 AM to 8:30 AM
• Saturdays: 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
• Monday - Friday: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of cargo (mail, express, freight, and company material) on and off aircraft.
• Transporting cargo between terminals and aircraft.
• Performing ramp transfers of cargo.
• Receiving, delivering, and physically handling freight and company material at designated express docks and mail areas.
• Completing necessary forms and messages.
• Cleaning and servicing cabin interiors, including cockpit and lavatories.
• Draining lavatories.
• Checking, handling, assembling, removing, and installing passenger service cabin furnishings and supplies.
• Transporting furnishings and supplies to and from aircraft.
• Assisting in loading, unloading, and racking both filled and empty drums.
• De-icing aircraft, clearing aircraft windshields, performing pushout/tow operations, and related guide functions.
• Connecting/removing ground power and ground start units.
• Performing exterior aircraft cleaning with specialized cleaning fluids (if assigned).
• Performing routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities (if assigned).
• Assisting in monitoring facility security (if assigned).
• Performing routine automotive repair, servicing, and cleaning of powered and unpowered equipment (if assigned).
• Complying with WFS site security procedures.
• Remaining cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors' activities.
• Reporting security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
• Performing functions in variable weather conditions and environmental conditions (jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, jet engine noise).
• Loading and unloading aircraft cargo weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Pushing, pulling, and positioning loaded containers weighing up to 3,200 lbs. on rollers.
• Driving vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs. in congested aircraft areas.
• Engaging in push-out of aircraft driving an 80,000 lb. vehicle or assisting by providing a guide function.
• Transporting cargo using a 3,000 lb. vehicle.
• Reading "off-load" sheets to determine cargo destination.
• Engaging in proper ground to cockpit communication during aircraft push-out/towing.
• Connecting and removing 40 lb. KVA electric cable to/from aircraft.
• De-icing aircraft at heights up to 20 - 80 ft., including spraying exterior with glycol.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
• Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift bags weighing up to 70 lbs. onto or from a conveyor belt.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors (red, green, and yellow).

Perks & Benefits

• DailyPay app for advance pay access.
• On-spot awards through the Awardco Platform.
• Multiple medical care options for full and part-time employees.
• WFS Employee Extras: Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping.
• Wellness Programs.
• 401k program.
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers.