Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Daily Pay access
Recognition awards
medical insurance options
Employee Discounts
wellness programs
401k plan
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is a leading global provider of air cargo handling services, catering to the needs of the aviation industry with operations across 164 airport locations in 18 countries and on five continents. As a company committed to safety, security, and operational excellence, WFS stands as a valued partner in the air freight logistics chain for airlines and freight customers worldwide. Their expertise spans cargo handling, passenger services, ramp handling, and technical services, ensuring the timely delivery of shipments and contributing to the efficiency of air travel globally. As a market leader, WFS emphasizes safety, reliability, and customer... Show More
Job Requirements
- HS diploma, GED or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
- Experience in cargo handling or warehouse operations preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in challenging environmental conditions
- Knowledge of safety protocols in cargo and airport operations
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 as well as positioning vehicle up to aircraft requiring depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors, red, green, and yellow
- 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, with and without, the assistance of sight or visual aids
- Ability to successfully communicate with others
- 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
- Lift, connect overhead and remove overhead, 40 lb KVA electric cable to/from aircraft
- Ability to judge distances
- Ability to confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas, and report their presence to authorities as necessary
- Report to work on a regular and timely basis
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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