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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 $20.00
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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 Discounts
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Swissport is a global leader in aviation services, renowned for delivering top-tier ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services to over 300 million passengers annually. With a strong presence across the globe, Swissport is committed to providing the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions to ensure a superior customer experience. The company values its people and believes they are a key differentiator in the competitive landscape of aviation services. Swissport operates with core values such as Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. The company offers various... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must be able to work in inclement weather
  • flexible to work on various shifts including days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • able to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

Job Qualifications

  • previous ramp experience is a plus
  • valid driver's license
  • good communication skills
  • language skills
  • excellent health and safety awareness

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)

Job Location

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