
Lead Ramp Agent (Frontier Airlines - Flight Benefits) Full Time - $17.25/HR *(PLUS up to $1.50 in tenure increase)
- Atlanta, GA
- $17.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safely and continuously lift/move 70 lbs. of cargo and baggage from the outbound bag room, on and off aircraft, and transport between aircraft, airport terminals and air cargo facilities.
- Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking and kneeling in small, confined locations.
- Lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bag room, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft.
- Operate motorized equipment.
- Read, interpret and complete aircraft weight and balance load sheets, hazardous material identification labels, aircraft loading manifests, and baggage and cargo routing tags.
- Responsible for safe receipt and dispatch of assigned flights, which includes load integrity and safety compliance.
- Assist Ramp Agents in their assigned areas to ensure Agents are performing their duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner, according to Company/Carrier’s standards.
- Trains employees during “on the job” training and/or airline specific training or assigns employees to work with experienced agent
- Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
- Fully versed in International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
- Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
- Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
- Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
- Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
- Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
- Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.
- Prior Ramp/Airline experience required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have high school diploma, GED or six months experience as a Ramp Agent.
- Must pass all pre-employment testing, including a drug test.
- Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
- Must Possess and maintains valid US driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years.
- Capable of safely lifting up to 70 lbs. continuously.
- 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 Airport security badge.
- Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
- Prior loading and unloading of heavy products or equipment (preferred)
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to work at heights up to forty (40) feet
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