At arenaflex, we're passionate about shaping the future of transportation and logistics. As a leading player in the industry, we're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring the safe and timely transportation of cargo. We're now seeking an experienced Ramp Agent to join our team at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
**About arenaflex**
arenaflex is a dynamic and innovative company that's dedicated to providing world-class logistics and transportation solutions. Our team of experts is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring the safe and timely transportation of cargo. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, we're proud to be a leader in the industry.
**Key Responsibilities**
As a Ramp Agent at arenaflex, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient handling of cargo and baggage. Your responsibilities will include:
* Safely lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft, while ensuring timely connections by guiding incoming and departing aircraft from the gate positions.
* Safeguarding cargo, baggage, and mail from damage, loss, and weather conditions.
* Safely driving and operating ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
* Operating baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
* Maintaining a high level of safety awareness and adhering to all safety procedures and protocols.
**Work Environment and Culture**
As a Ramp Agent at arenaflex, you'll work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires flexibility and adaptability. You'll be part of a team that's committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and ensuring the safe and timely transportation of cargo. Our culture is built on a shared dedication to living our values of Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership.
**Benefits and Perks**
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* Competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives.
* 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
* New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31).
* In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
* 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
* Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
* Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave.
* Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life insurance benefits.
* Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
* Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
* Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
* Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
* Worldwide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
* Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective, and help implement strategies.
* Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
* Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
**What You Need to Succeed**
To be successful as a Ramp Agent at arenaflex, you'll need:
* Consistently prioritizing safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
* Embracing diverse people, thinking, and styles.
* Possessing a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
* Being at least 18 years of age and having authorization to work in the United States.
* Having a valid driver's license.
* Proficiency in English.
* Passing a physical ability test (PAT). You can prepare for the PAT by watching this video.
* Must wear required company-approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include, but not limited to: hearing protection, safety-toe footwear, protective headwear (bump cap or hard hat), and high visibility safety apparel subject to an approved accommodation, such as alternate PPE.
* Ability to hold airport-specific requirements such as a SIDA Badge and Customs Seal.
**What Will Give You a Competitive Edge**
While not required, having the following qualifications will give you a competitive edge:
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**Career Growth Opportunities**
At arenaflex, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Ramp Agent, you'll have opportunities to advance to leadership roles and take on new challenges. Our career development programs are designed to help you achieve your long-term career goals and provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
**How to Apply**
If you're a motivated and customer-focused individual with a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please visit our website and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!