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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 $15.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Uniform allowance
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Swissport is a prominent global leader in aviation services, providing comprehensive ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services across more than 300 airports worldwide. Catering to over 300 million passengers annually, Swissport commits itself to enhancing the aviation industry's efficiency and customer experience through tailored and consistent service solutions. This company has established itself as a trusted partner for airlines, handling diverse operational needs on the ground to ensure smooth and swift aircraft turnaround and seamless passenger service.

Swissport operates worldwide, embracing a vibrant work culture founded upon core values of showing care, doing the right things, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous ramp experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Physical ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds
  • Effective communication skills
  • Flexibility to work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Commitment to safety protocols and procedures

Job Qualifications

  • Previous ramp experience is a plus
  • Valid driver's license
  • Good communication skills
  • Language skills
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather
  • Flexible to work on various shifts including days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Excellent health and safety awareness
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

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 including 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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