IAH Ramp Agent-Part Time

Swissport; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Swissport is seeking ramp agents to provide essential under-wing ground support services, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, and servicing equipment. The role involves working in a fast-paced aviation environment and requires flexibility across shifts.

The position offers full-time hours with benefits such as health and 401(k) matching. The pay rate is $20/hour and includes vacation, sick time, and company-paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous ramp experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Language skills may be needed.
• Able to work in inclement weather.
• Flexible to work various shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays).
• Excellent health and safety awareness.
• Lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kg).

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload luggage and cargo onto carts/dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and strollers to designated locations.
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor.
• Deliver air cargo to recipients.
• Operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, loaders, etc.).
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Comply with security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ramp experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Language skills

Weather resilience

Flexible shifts

Health & Safety awareness

Lifting 70 lbs

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, 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

Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under‑wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

The expected pay rate is $20/hour. Full‑time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

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 is a plus


• Valid driver's license


• 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)

What We Offer

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vision insurance

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 https://careers.swissport.comto learn more about Life at Swissport.