Ramp Services Agent ($21/h) YVR

Swissport; Richmond; Vor Ort; CAD 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid training

Group benefits

Uniform

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Swissport in Richmond, BC is seeking ramp agents to provide under-wing ground handling services, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshaling, and servicing aircraft. You will work in a unionized environment under a collective agreement.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to lift up to 70 lb (32 kg), valid driver's license, and good English communication. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and be prepared for variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights,

Qualifikationen

• Ramp experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license (7N or higher).
• RAIC and DA are assets.
• Good English communication skills.
• Eligible to work in Canada with open work permit.

Aufgaben

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload luggage and air cargo; deliver to conveyors.
• Operate ground support equipment as directed.
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and report issues.
• Adhere to security requirements and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Ramp experience

Driver's license (7N+)

English communication

Canada work permit eligible

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor‑made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals who align with these values to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshaling, water, and lavatory servicing. This role operates within a unionized environment and requires adherence to a collective agreement.

Your activities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and containers/pallets, onto carts and dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver them to the designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to the claim area and unload it onto the conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to the appropriate recipient
• Drive and 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 the gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of it 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

Your profile

• Previous ramp experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license (7N and higher)
• Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and DA is an assets
• Good English communication skills
• Eligible to work in Canada with a valid and open work permit
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety Awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Group benefits (Insurance, RRSPs, etc.)
• Free parking
• Uniform

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.