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Ramp Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible Schedule
Training and Development
diversity and inclusion
Team-oriented environment
potential for career advancement
competitive hourly wage
inclusive workplace

Job Description

Swissport is a global leader in aviation services, providing essential ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services to over 300 million passengers annually across various locations worldwide. Established as a premier service provider in the aviation industry, Swissport is committed to delivering consistent, tailor-made solutions that enhance the customer experience in airports around the globe. Our dedication to quality service and operational excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for airlines and airport operators. As a company deeply rooted in core values such as Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team, Swissport... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds
  • must have valid driver's license
  • must be willing to work in various weather conditions
  • must be flexible to work shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • good communication skills required
  • good command of English language
  • previous ramp experience preferred
  • must have excellent health and safety awareness

Job Qualifications

  • Good command of the English language both verbal and written
  • valid driver's license
  • good communication skills
  • language skills
  • previous ramp experience is a plus
  • excellent health and safety awareness
  • ability to work in inclement weather
  • flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

  • Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
  • unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
  • unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
  • provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
  • deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
  • deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
  • drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans
  • collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
  • service aircraft water and lavatories
  • inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found
  • report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
  • comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
  • other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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