Air Cargo - Ramp Clerk

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)

. Load and unload mail, express, baggage, freight, and company material on and off aircraft .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in cargo handling, including loading and unloading freight and baggage, while adhering to safety and security protocols. Capable of operating vehicles and equipment in congested areas and effectively communicating with team members and personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cargo HandlingValid Driver's LicenseAbility To Lift 70 LbsSafety ComplianceEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Loading And Unloading CargoOperating EquipmentPerforming Ramp TransfersDe-Icing AircraftReading Off-Load Sheets

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility To Confront Unauthorized PersonnelAbility To Work In High-Noise Environments

Tools & Technologies

Water HosesKVA Electric Cables

Certifications & Qualifications

HS DiplomaGEDTransport Workers Union Membership

Industry Keywords

Aircraft OperationsCargo TransportationSecurity ProceduresEnvironmental ConditionsRotating Shifts

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Load and unload mail, express, baggage, freight, and company material on and off aircraft
Transport cargo between terminals and aircraft
Perform ramp transfers of cargo
Receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company material at designated docks, mail areas, and baggage rooms
Complete required forms and messages
Comply with WFS site security procedures
Monitor and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, and non-compliance
Load, unload, push, pull, and position cargo containers and bags
Drive vehicles and operate equipment in congested aircraft areas
Perform or assist with aircraft push-out and towing operations
Communicate with cockpit and ground personnel using hand signals and voice commands
Read off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations
Connect water hoses and KVA electric cables to aircraft
De-ice aircraft at heights of 20–80 feet using glycol
Report to work regularly and on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver's license
Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in all types of weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise
Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow
Ability to work in a high-noise level environment
Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings
Ability to judge distances and use depth perception
Ability to communicate with others
Ability to confront and question unauthorized personnel in secured areas
Must join the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and pay union dues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access earned pay through DailyPay app
On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards
Multiple medical insurance options for full-time and part-time employees
Travel discounts
Pet insurance
Discount shopping
Wellness programs
401(k) program
Internal mobility and transfer opportunities
Collective bargaining agreement benefits; TWU membership and union representation