Job Responsibilities
- Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
- Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, and airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, and/or destruction.
- Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts, and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company materials in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, 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, and prepares related records.
- Operates and/or drives motorized equipment such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, pushback tugs, bag carts, lavatory carts, and deicers; or manually pushes and pulls carts and containers.
- Completes paperwork and enters data into the company's information system as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience level for this position.
Qualifications
- Must be a local (in-state) resident.
- Valid in-state driver's license.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to pass a background check up to 10 years.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the United States as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
- Complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport security identification.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 70 pounds or more regularly, and 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.
- Carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Preferred: Over one year of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effective verbal communication and radio operation skills.
- Professional communication skills.
- Flight benefits with travel privileges for employee and family.
- Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
- Paid holidays and time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 3% company match after 30 days for full-time employees.
- Exclusive discounts and wellness programs.
Unifi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.