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 material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader, or baggage carts in a safe manner.
- Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the equipment is free of 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 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 forms related to work assignments and enters data into the company's information system as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the skill and experience level expected for the role.
Qualifications
- Must be a resident of the state (in-state).
- Valid in-state driver's license.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to pass a background check of up to 10 years.
- At least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. as per the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
- Completion of ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport security ID.
- 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 confined or elevated spaces.
- Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
- High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications
- Over one year of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effective verbal and radio communication skills.
- Professional communication manner.
- Flight benefits, including travel privileges for employees and families.
- Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
- Paid holidays and time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k plan with a 3% company match after 30 days of full-time employment, contributing 9% of salary.
- Additional 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.