Airport Ramp Agent - DLH (PT)

Unifi Aviation LLC; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Unifi Aviation LLC in Duluth, MN seeks a ramp agent to load/unload, service and guide customer aircraft, and safeguard baggage. This role involves lifting up to 70 pounds and operating ramp equipment.

Requirements include a valid in-state driver's license, ability to pass a background check and drug screen, and SIDA/ramp training. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for daily airport operations.

Qualifications

• Must be local in-state resident.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to pass up to a 10-year background check.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ramp and SIDA training required.
• Must lift up to 70 pounds and move items regularly.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, service, guide, and direct customer aircraft.
• Safeguard baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, or destruction.
• Move passenger baggage and freight to/from aircraft and bins; operate equipment safely.
• Use belt loaders, tugs, carts, and other ramp equipment as required.
• Complete paperwork and enter data into the company system.
• Perform other duties within skill and experience level.

Skills

Communication

Radio communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

One+ year of relevant experience (preferred)

Job description

Requirements and Description

Responsibilities

• 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 in a safe manner.
• Operate pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
• 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 records in connection with these responsibilities.
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
• Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected 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 up to a 10-year background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in cramped or high places.
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferrd Qualifications - One+ year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
• Paid holidays and Paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
• Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness programs

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.