Cargo/Aircraft/Sea Port Operations Material Handler

This Opportunity

Seeking a full-time Cargo/Aircraft/Sea Port Operations Material Handler (OCN) in support of Base Operations Services (BOS) and Mission Support Services (MSS) at Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF). Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges. 

Your Impact  

• Perform all tasks associated with the safe and correct operation of the Cargo/Aircraft and Sea port Terminal as directed by management, regulations, policies, Instructions and the Performance Work Statement. 
• Ensure cargo and baggage are properly handled utilizing the load plan lAW applicable instructions.
• Validate, select, stage and load aircraft IAW applicable guidance.
• Build-up/ break-down baggage/mix pallets, multi-pallet trains and loose cargo.
• Offload/ on load cargo on surface and air conveyance.
• Accurately weigh and record cargo and baggage.
• Ensure all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements are properly and accurately accomplished.
• Perform terminal inventories.
• Properly store and facilitate onward movement of all cargo.
• Coordinate timely cargo and mail pick-up/release.
• Reconfigure cargo to meet aircraft envelope.
• Accomplish manual procedures when systems are down.
• Escort trucks, buses, personnel and other surface conveyances.
• Ensure maximum aircraft utilization based upon available airlift and existing port backlogs.
• Facilitate on-time aircraft departures.
• Ensure all trash is removed from aircraft other than AMC Contracted Aircraft.
• Ensure water coolers, ice chests and freezer are stocked with water and ice for each shift.
• Ensure all vehicles are parked per the published vehicle parking plan.
• Perform Wing-Walker duties.
• Process cargo lAW applicable instructions.
• Operate K-loaders, forklifts, buses, tugs, vans or other required vehicles safely, inspect daily utilizing check lists and AFTO forms and ensure vehicles in need of repair or service are properly turned in to maintenance.
• Perform aircraft ground services IAW Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standard (AFOSHSTD) 91-100, T.O. 00-25-172, AFI 11-218, and applicable aircraft T.O.’s.
• Position, deposition, connect, disconnect to / from aircraft all ground support equipment to include 150 lb Halon Fire Bottles.
• Perform follow-me marshaling to include blocking, chocking, wingtip/tail clearance guard duties.
• Perform pushback and towing duties for all transiting aircraft.
• Wash AGE equipment as scheduled.
• Store and park AGE equipment per the published parking plan.
• Operate/inspect light carts positioned on aircraft parking locations.

Working Environment: 

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Physical Activities: 

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. 

Who You Are

Required Qualifications  

• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
• Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
• Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
• Must meet United States Department of Defense medical requirements necessary to live and work at Ascension Island
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Additional Required Qualifications  

Experience / Skills: 

• Experience in Cargo/Aircraft or Sea Port handling services and terminal operations preferred. 
• Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
• Must be detail oriented, motivated and drive to perform at a high level.
• Must be able to comprehend English to include reading and writing.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license. 

Role Characteristics

• Great interpersonal skills. 
• Customer service oriented. 
• Team player. 
• Ability to multi-task.