(MEM) Part-Time Ramp Agent

United Ground Express, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned Paid Time Off

Discounted travel for you and your IME

Job summary

United Ground Express, Inc. at MEM Memphis International Airport is seeking a baggage handler. You will lift baggage and cargo, load and unload aircraft, and operate ground support equipment while following FAA regulations. The role requires shift flexibility and outdoor work in all weather.

You will read load sheets and baggage tags, communicate via radio, and assist in preparing aircraft for the next flight. Equal opportunity employer; training provided and safety protocols enforced.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including background checks and drug screen.
• Able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs throughout your shift.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations.
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage.
• Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories.
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight.
• Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies.
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew.

Skills

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Read/load sheets & baggage tags

Radio communications

Shift flexibility

Basic computer use

Tools

Radio equipment

Ground support equipment (tugs, belt loaders)

Job description

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
• May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
• Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
• Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
• Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
• Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions

Qualifications and minimum requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
• Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
• Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
• Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Able to perform a variety of physical activities including ushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license (Suspended,expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid)

What we provide

• Competitive wages
• Earned Paid Time Off
• Discounted travel for you and your immediate family

United Ground Express is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status (or any other protected category under applicable law).

ADA Specifications

• Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
• Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
• Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications

MEM Memphis International Airport Tennessee

United Ground Express, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Applicants needing assistance with an application should email us at [e-mail] .