Airport Ramp Agent | Baggage & Cargo Handler

United Ground Express, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time off

Discounted travel for you and yourimed

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. at STL Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is hiring for a ground handling role.

You will lift baggage up to 70 lbs, operate ground equipment, and assist with cargo, cleaning, and loading procedures to prepare aircraft for departure. Candidates must be 18+, hold a valid US driver's license, pass fingerprint/background checks, and be able to work day or night shifts, including weekends/holidays. English fluency and ability to lift 70 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to drug screen, hearing and vision check.
• Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need.
• Fluent reading, writing, speaking and understanding of English.
• Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs throughout your shift.
• May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations.
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft.
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage.
• Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories.
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight.
• Ensure compliance with United and FAA regulations and policies.
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew.
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions.

Job description

United Ground Express, Inc. at STL Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is hiring for a ground handling role.

You will lift baggage up to 70 lbs, operate ground equipment, and assist with cargo, cleaning, and loading procedures to prepare aircraft for departure. Candidates must be 18+, hold a valid US driver's license, pass fingerprint/background checks, and be able to work day or night shifts, including weekends/holidays. English fluency and ability to lift 70 lbs are required.