Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Daily Pay
Awards
Medical insurance
Travel Discounts
Pet insurance
wellness programs
401k
Job Description
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is a global leader in the aviation services industry specializing in cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical services. Operating in 164 airport locations across 18 countries and 5 continents, WFS provides essential services that ensure the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business-to-customer deliveries, and on-time flights. WFS is committed to performing at the highest standard every day, placing safety, security, and operational excellence at the forefront of its mission. As a company renowned for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, WFS fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment that welcomes qualified individuals eager to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Hs diploma, ged or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 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
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
Job Qualifications
- Ability to successfully communicate with others
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
Job Duties
- 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
- Drive vehicles with gross weights of 3,000 to 80,000 lbs in areas congested with aircraft, moving and stationary vehicles and equipment
- 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
- Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material, export at the designated express docks, mail and baggage in the outbound baggage room
- Completion of forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated functions described
- De-icing aircraft, clear aircraft windshields, pushout/tow aircraft and related guide man functions
- Connect/remove ground power and ground start units
- May be required to clean the exterior of aircraft with specialized cleaning fluids
- May be assigned to perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities with or without powered equipment
- May be assigned to perform or assist with routine automotive repair
- Servicing and cleaning of powered and unpowered equipment
- Lift, connect overhead and remove overhead, 40 lb KVA electric cable to/from aircraft
- De-ice aircraft at heights of up to 20 - 80 ft.
- 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 Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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