Ramp Agent - $18.00/Hour (Full-Time)

As a member of our ramp team, you will be assisting passengers and their property to arrive safely at their destinations.You will work within a team to load and unload luggage, freight and cargo on and off commercial aircraft.You will be driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles at times and as such you will require a valid driver's license with a clear driving record.

• Location:Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
• Shift: Various shifts available per operational needs. Must be willing to work holidays.
• Rate of Pay:$18.00/hour
• Flight Benefits: after successfully completing 90 days probational period
• Required:Valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and either a valid US Passport or US Birth Certificate

• 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.
• Ensure the safe and secure operations, in accordance with the highest possible standards of health, safety, security and all government statutory requirements.
• Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role.
• Comply with Company uniform standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass Drug testing.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors, must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass FBI background check and obtain Airport security badge.
• Prior Ramp experience preferable

Benefits:

• Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
• Accident Coverage Plan, Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement
Menzies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions exclusively on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. All such discrimination is unlawful and all individuals employed by Menzies Aviation are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct. The Company further will make all employment decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, training, discipline and termination of employment decisions without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)