Baggage Handler/Ramp Operator

Delta Airlines; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,500; Full time

Job summary

Delta Airlines in Auburn, Alabama is seeking a Baggage Handler/Ramp Operator to load and unload baggage, mail, and cargo, and to guide aircraft to gates to support on-time connections. You will work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, wind, and snow, with routine lifting of items up to 50 pounds.

The role requires flexibility for fixed or rotating shifts including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and prior experience in a similar role is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required for tracking and communication.
• Strong customer service skills to interact with passengers and teams.
• Able to follow directions and work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft.
• Help ensure on-time connections by guiding aircraft from gate positions.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and handle items up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Customer Service skills

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Baggage Handler/Ramp Operator, you are required to safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft, in addition to being responsible for on‑time connections by guiding incoming and departing aircraft from the gate positions. You will work primarily outdoors in elements such as extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, wind, and snow. This job requires routinely lifting bags or items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Frequently lift bags or items weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Ability to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Prior experience in a similar role, a plus

Required Skills

• Basic Computer Skills
• Customer Service skills

Soft Skills

• Adaptable
• Communication
• Flexible
• Multitasking
• Team player