Warehouse Team Member - Express Operations

Take a Huge step in your career and join Worldwide Flight Services. WFS employs over 22,200 of the finest professionals in ground handling across a global network of more than 170 locations and 22 countries on five continents. A career with us opens up a world of opportunities to develop your existing skills, to learn new skills, and to experience working with different customers and cultures with the sole aim of always delivering a world-class service. WFS provides a full-service capability that includes Aviation cargo, Airline passenger, and Aviation ramp services. Our team of people is highly trained, highly skilled, and confident airport service professionals who are supported by local training and development. We are passionate, capable, and always willing to explore new opportunities presented by customers all over the world.
About WFS
Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us?
Job Summary
The work of a Warehouse Agent includes the following: loading and unloading of cargo on and off aircraft; the transporting of cargo between terminals and aircraft; the ramp transfers of cargo where required; the receiving, delivering, and physical handling of freight and company material, the completion of forms and messages related to and necessary for the performance of the designated locations of the functions described. 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 assist in monitoring security of facility. May be assigned to do routine automotive repair; servicing and cleaning of powered and unpowered equipment. Comply with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse and other operations. Remain cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or via the WFS whistleblower program.
Responsibilities
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• Driving 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e., Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays, and days off.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a high-noise level environment.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Perks & Benefits

• Want to invest in your future? 401k program offered
• Are you a top performer who thrives on recognition? On the spot recognition offered through Awardco!
• Looking to grow and have a career with us? Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!
• Looking to stay healthy and improve your life? Wellness Programs offered to all employees
• Want your pay in advance? Access up to 50% of earned wages before payday and get paid up to two days early through Branch app.
• Need health insurance? Health Benefits with multiple options for fulltime employees!

WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.