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Ramp Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Swissport is a global leader in aviation services, specializing in Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services. Serving over 300 million passengers annually worldwide, Swissport stands at the forefront of the aviation industry by providing consistent and tailor-made solutions to airlines and airports across the globe. Its mission to enhance the customer experience through dedicated service and operational excellence is supported by a strong focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a workforce committed to its core values — Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team — Swissport fosters a culture where employees are valued... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to operate ground support equipment safely
  • Physical ability to lift heavy baggage and equipment
  • Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comply with all safety and security regulations
  • Demonstrate teamwork and reliability
  • Valid driver’s license

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 (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 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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