Discover an exciting future at the Airport! Ramp Agent – Cathay Operations (PDX) Portland, OR $21.00 per hour. TYPE: Part‑Time | MUST be able to obtain a SIDA airport badge | MUST pass a pre‑employment drug screen including THC | SCHEDULE: Varies – Flexibility is required to accommodate flight modifications.
Benefits
- Insurance – health, dental and life
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Competitive wages
- Flexible schedule
- Career advancement opportunities & mentorship programs
- On the job training
- $300 referral bonuses – unlimited
Position Overview
As a Ramp Agent you will work as part of a team delivering safe and efficient aircraft services and providing the highest level of customer service, keeping passengers and aircraft moving safely and on time.
Job Requirements
- MUST be able to obtain a SIDA airport badge
- MUST pass a pre‑employment drug screen including THC
- Type: Part‑Time
- Flexibility required to accommodate flight modifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Properly and safely load and unload freight, including build up and break down of cargo pallets and freight containers following guidelines
- Hold equipment certifications and operate equipment safely
- Obtain proper security documents for all shipments
- Verify upon receipt from customer shipment pieces, weight, dimensions and airworthiness
- Verify upon delivery to customer shipment pieces and airway bill numbers
Required Skills and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Maintain and treat all information as confidential
- Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives
- Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English
- Must be able to verbally direct in English
- A valid driver’s license is required for this position
Work Environment
- Warehouse – physically strenuous, prolonged periods of standing with exposure to noise, safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity, in and around heavy moving equipment
- Outdoor – prolonged periods of standing with exposure to prevalent weather, dust, dirt, fuel, fumes and noise, in or around heavy equipment and moving vehicles
Physical Demands
- Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to speak and hear efficiently
- Able to lift, push, pull up to 75 pounds at times
- Ability to climb ladders of up to 15 feet in height
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling