Airport Baggage Handler - ELM

Unifi Aviation LLC in; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking dedicated individuals for ramp agent positions. Successful candidates will assist in loading and unloading aircraft, safeguarding baggage, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. A commitment to effective communication and the ability to handle physical demands are essential for this role. Benefits include paid holidays and a 401k with company matching after 30 days for full-time employees.

Benefits

Paid holidays

401k with 3% company match

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to lift/carry items of 70 pounds or more.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads and services customer aircraft.
• Safeguards baggage and air cargo against loss or damage.
• Operates motorized equipment to transfer cargo and baggage.

Skills

Effective communication

Job description

Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Shift: A.M. shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction.
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts safely.
• Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure safety.
• Receives and records customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required.
• Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft; prepares related records.
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag carts, lavatory carts, and deicers; or manually pushes and pulls carts and containers.
• Completes paperwork and forms related to work assignments and enters data into the company's information system.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background check up to 10 years.
• At least 18 years old.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport security ID.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull items of 70 pounds or more regularly; lift weights of 40-50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cramped or high places.
• Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication verbally and via radio.
• Maintain professional communication.

Benefits include paid holidays and a 401k with a 3% company match after 30 days for full-time employees, contributing 9% to the retirement plan.

Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.