Swissport International AG logo

Ramp Agent

Job Overview

briefcase

Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
clock

Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
clock

Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
diamond

Benefits

Health Insurance
wellness benefits
401K with company match
Paid vacation
Sick Time
Company paid holidays

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 numerous locations worldwide. With a strong commitment to delivering consistent and tailor-made solutions, Swissport aims to enhance the customer experience within the aviation industry. The company’s dedication to quality and service excellence has positioned it as a trusted partner for airlines and airports globally. Swissport thrives on its core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team, which foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Joining Sw... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous ramp experience is a plus
  • Good command of the English language both verbal and written
  • Valid driver's license
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in inclement weather
  • Flexible to work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Excellent health and safety awareness
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 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 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)

Job Location