Ramp Agent: Fast-Paced Ground & Cargo Ops

Swissport; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Swissport is hiring a Ramp Agent in the United States (Chicago area) for a permanent part-time schedule of 20–40 hours per week. The role covers under-wing ground support, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, and water and lavatory servicing.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, valid driver’s license, flexible shifts, and solid health and safety awareness. Previous ramp experience is a plus, and diverse weather conditions are expected in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 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, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.
• Lift heavy objects up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo onto carts.
• Unload wheelchairs and strollers and deliver to designated location.
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required.
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system.
• Drive and operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, belt loaders, etc.).
• Load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and strollers onto aircraft.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and dispose when found.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor/manager.
• Comply with security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Language skills

Weather tolerance

Shift flexibility

Physical strength

Job description

Swissport is hiring a Ramp Agent in the United States (Chicago area) for a permanent part-time schedule of 20–40 hours per week. The role covers under-wing ground support, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, and water and lavatory servicing.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, valid driver’s license, flexible shifts, and solid health and safety awareness. Previous ramp experience is a plus, and diverse weather conditions are expected in a dynamic