Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Travel Discounts
Job Description
Alliance Ground International (AGI) is a leading independently owned ground handling company operating in the aviation industry. With services spanning over 100 airlines at 61 airports across the United States and Canada, AGI is a prominent player in the sector, recognized for its commitment to quality service, safety, and operational excellence. The company supports more than 12,000 team members and manages enormous volumes of cargo, approximately 1.5 billion kilos, and facilitates over 400,000 departures annually. AGI’s reputation in ground handling is well-established, and the company prides itself on maintaining a strong safety record along with continuous growth and innovation within... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items weighing 70 pounds or more regularly
- Ability to repetitively lift items weighing 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
- Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods
- Be alert to moving vehicles and use radio equipment to communicate with crew and airport authorities
- Adapt to working around machinery noises
- Demonstrate good communication skills for interacting professionally and effectively with flight crew, gate agents, and ground crew
- Basic math skills for calculating piece count, weight, and dimensions
- Basic computer skills for tracking cargo in systems
- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot loading and unloading issues
- Effective time management to complete tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma, GED, or work experience equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 or in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2001
- Complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security
- Be able to secure a Customs Seal if required
- Preferably have one or more years of relevant experience
Job Duties
- Facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo to and from trucks
- Check freight for proper piece count, weight, dimensions and documents as appropriate when accepting or delivering cargo
- Issue appropriate warehouse receipt or collect signed copy of delivery receipt
- Ensure that cargo has a proper release issued by office personnel controlling the cargo before cargo is delivered to consignee or agent
- Operate basic cargo handling equipment such as forklift, aircraft pallets and pallet jacks
- Break down cargo from import flights, sort as required, check freight against manifest and store in proper manner and location in warehouse
- Build up cargo for export flights, following instructions of supervisor or person directing the buildup of the freight
- Keep inventory of on hand freight, warehouse supplies, airline equipment and containers
- Maintain security of the cargo and company equipment
- Observe that cargo has not been tampered with or that pilferage has taken place
- Report incidents to supervisor as needed
- Maintain work area in clean condition, reporting damaged or broken equipment as needed
- Accept related assignments from lead agents, supervisors or management
- Complete paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter data into company information system as required
- Follow company procedures and protocols to ensure safe and responsible operations
- Complete all required training
- Be willing to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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