About the Role
As a Warehouse Agent, you will be essential to increase operational efficiency, company profitability, and customer satisfaction by accurately and safely receiving/storing inbound and outbound shipments in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment.
Responsibilities
- 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’s 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's information system as required.
- Follow company procedures and protocols to ensure we are always operating in a safe and responsible manner.
- Complete all training when required by company, airport governing authority, or customer when required.
- Be on time, be prepared, and be safe.
- Be willing to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Take reasonable care for the health, wellbeing, safety, and security of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions while at work.
- Cooperate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
- Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, wellbeing, safety, security or welfare reasons.
- Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment, or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health, wellbeing, safety, and security.
- Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in company and carrier Safety and Security procedures.
- Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific health, wellbeing, safety, and security rules or procedures.
- Fully understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies.
- Attend training courses as may be required by AGI.
Requirements
- Warehouse Agents must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items 70 pounds (32 kg) or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift items weighing 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
- Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
- Must be able to be alerted to moving vehicles and use radio equipment to communicate with crew and airport authorities.
- Must be able to work around machinery noises.
- Be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma, GED, or work experience equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- If work location is in the United States, must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
- If work location is in Canada, must have authorization to work in Canada as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) of 2001.
- Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
- If required by customer or role access, be able to secure a Customs Seal through the respective governing agency.
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Basic math skills
- Computer skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
Location
- U.S.
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- One+ year of relevant experience
Education Level
- High school diploma
- GED
Salary/Compensations
- $23.00-$23.50/hr
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Medical / dental / vision for full-time qualified employees
- Medical coverage for part time employees
- Free uniforms
- Free on-the-job training
- Company-matched 401(k) program
- Company-paid employee assistance program
- Voluntary life insurance
- Travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises
About the Company
- Alliance Ground International (AGI) is one of the largest independently owned ground handling companies providing services to 100+ airlines in 61 airports across the U.S. and Canada.
- We are the home to over 12,000 team members supporting over 1.5B Kilos and over 400K departures.
- Our Ground division has a strong reputation in aviation ground services.
- We are committed to providing the highest quality service and continuing our outstanding safety track record.
- As we continue to grow, we only look for the best in the industry.
- The successful AGI team member brings their “A” game every day with energy and enthusiasm, respect for their team, and the highest regard for safety!
Equal Opportunity
- Alliance Ground International is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- AGI is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.
