What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cargo Agent position at GAT Airline Ground Support?
GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.GAT offers a wide range of employee benefits to include major medical, 401K Plan, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Classification: Variable Hours, Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Organize warehouse and storage facilities; arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. Maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.
Job Responsibilities
Classification: Variable Hours, Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Organize warehouse and storage facilities; arrange warehouse handling equipment and load/unload air cargo. Maintain the required safety and quality standards as well as comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and company policies.
Job Responsibilities
- Load/unload air cargo on and off aircraft, carts, container, and trucks
- Transporting between terminals and aircraft; ramp transfers of cargo such as receiving, delivering, weighing, and documenting in a freight specific facility or a loading dock area
- Prepare and palletize cargo as needed
- Read and legibly complete cargo documents and forms necessary to airline requirements
- Assure proper handling and delivery of cargo and operation of related equipment
- Follow Dangerous Goods Requirements and Regulations
- Comply with GAT Airline Ground Support's Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
- Pick-up and delivery of cargo as indicated: pick up mail at mail facility, freight at freight facility or staging area, etc
- All other duties as assigned
- Ability to navigate electronic devices (computers, fax machines, printers, timeclock, etc).
- A working knowledge of GSE maintenance issues.
- Experience and understanding of the commercial issues in aviation.
- Must have a High School diploma, GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Capable of processing information in a timely manner
- Must have and maintain a Valid Driver's License
- Able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English
- Basic computer literacy
- Previous ramp or airline experience
- Must successfully complete all training requirements and maintain certifications throughout employment
- Must clear an FBI fingerprint background check
- Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job including but not limited to standing, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time
- Capable of repetitively lifting up to 70 pounds in confined spaces and repetitively
- Must be physically fit to perform the duties of the job
- Willing to work outside in all types of weather conditions with exposure to loud noises
- Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday specific shifts to be determined
- Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations