What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ramp Agent position at FedEx?
General Job Description:
Under general supervision completed the following activities:
• Coordinates all local ground operations relating to the operational interface between aircraft marshaling, loading, and unloading activities.
• Ensures that trunk aircraft is loaded /unloaded in a safe and efficient manner.
• Completes all related paperwork and manifests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Computes proper weight and balance of aircraft before take-off.
• Ensures all ground and ramp equipment is in a proper operating and safe condition through periodic inspection.
• Drives and operates mechanical ground equipment and instructs ground handling personnel of proper usage.
• Coordinates all flight delays, overflows, cancellations, and re-routes.
• Coordinates aircraft servicing with local contractors.
• Completes and maintains updated records of all related paperwork.
• Leads and provides technical support to cargo handling employees.
• Ensures that all related FedEx policies, rules, procedures, and norms are followed.
• Provides marshaling for arriving/departing flights and operates ground equipment.
• Ensures all ramp functions and security procedures are performed in accordance with established FedEx policies and procedures.
• Conforms to airport regulations, transportation security administration, requirements established by local airport.
• Ensures that hazardous materials are labeled, loaded, and well documented before departure.
• Sorts and properly scans all inbound and outbound IP.
• Ensure that AOD, TSA, AFAC, AROM guidelines are applied.
• Update and monitoring of regulatory documentation of the dispatch office, dispatch manual, TSA documentation, DGs files.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Education:
• High School degree/Equivalent.
• Proficiency in English (600 TOEIC points).
In Ecuador must have aircraft dispatcher license (licencia habilitante cómo Despachante de Aeronaves)
Minimum Experience:
• Two (2) years of experience as a flight dispatcher and support in airport ramp procedures.
Minimum Required Skills:
• Knowledgeable of company services and products preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 kgs. and to maneuver any single package weighing up to 150 lbs. with appropriate equipment.
• Successful completion of approved Company Ramp Agent Training Course.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Valid driver's license and Operations Officer License
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail.
• Microsoft Office & PC Skills
• Planning & Organizing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
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2020 Fortune’s World Most Admired Companies (14th)
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2020 FedEx LAC included in the GPTW’s Best Workplaces in Latin America Ranking (24th)
2021 FedEx Mexico was included in the GPTW Ranking for 18th consecutive years
2020 FedEx Mexico received the CEMEFI Certification for 13th consecutive years endorsing FedEx as a company socially responsible
2021 FedEx Chile was re-certified with Giro Limpio, a seal from the Agency of Sustainable Energy that seeks to improve the energy efficiency of the ground transportation sector, by reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
2019 FedEx Uruguay selected by GPTW among the 5 best companies to work for.