Bagroom Agent

Swissport; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation services provider is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as ground support staff. This role involves providing essential under-wing services, including marshalling aircraft, unloading luggage, and operating ground support equipment. Candidates should possess good communication skills and be able to work flexible shifts in varying weather conditions. The position offers a starting pay rate of $20.00/hour, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity is required.

Qualifications

• Previous ramp experience is a plus.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer.
• Marshal aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo.
• Drive and operate ground support equipment.
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and report malfunctions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Language skills

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Ground support equipment

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

To provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer to include but not be limited to loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing. The expected pay rate is $20.00/hr.

Your activities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Your Profile

• Previous ramp experience a plus
• Valid Driver Licenses
• Good communication skills
• Language skills
• Must be able to work in inclement weather
• Flexible to work on various shifts (days, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport.

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation!