Ramp Agent (PDX) - Part-Time

McGee Air Services; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby travel privileges

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

McGee Air Services is seeking a Ramp Agent to be at the heart of our ground operations. You’ll safely load, unload, and transport baggage and cargo to and from aircraft in a fast-paced outdoor setting, where teamwork and safety matter every second.

You’ll interact with flight crews, operate ground equipment, and help keep flights on schedule while upholding safety and security protocols. The job offers starting pay of $21.73 per hour plus benefits and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to pass a physical capability test.
• Willingness to participate in a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
• Ability to work any shift, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Lifting up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, load, unload, transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft.
• Sort, scan, and route checked baggage in the bagroom according to flight destination, priority status, and transfer requirements.
• Receive inbound transfer baggage from arriving flights and ensure timely delivery to outbound flights within connection windows.
• Deliver passenger luggage and cargo to designated locations.
• Guide incoming and departing aircraft from the gate using hand signals and wing walking procedures.
• Service aircraft water and lavatory.
• Safely driving and operating ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and dispose of when found.
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel.
• Monitor weather conditions and take appropriate safety measures.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carriersafety and security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support McGee’s successful business operation.

Skills

Driving license

Drug test

Physical ability

Background check

SIDA badge

Security clearance

Shift work

English proficiency

Lifting 75 lbs

Attendance reliability

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work fast pace

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Starting Pay:$21.73/hr

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it. Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand‑by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

Job Description

As a Ramp Agent, you’ll be at the heart of our ground operations, ensuring that our guests’ baggage and cargo are loaded, offloaded, and transported with care and precision. You’ll work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment where teamwork, safety, and attention to detail are essential. From processing baggage and cargo to receiving and dispatching aircraft, you’ll help keep our flights running smoothly and on schedule. If you’re ready for a physically active role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely lift, load,unload,transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and fromaircraft.
• Sort, scan, and route checked baggage in thebagroomaccording to flight destination, priority status, and transfer requirements.
• Receive inbound transfer baggage from arriving flights and ensuretimelydelivery to outbound flights within established connection windows.
• Deliver passenger luggage and cargo todesignatedlocations.
• Guideincoming and departing aircraft from the gateusing hand signals and wing walking procedures.
• Serviceaircraftwater and lavatory.
• Safely driving and operating ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
• Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
• Inspect ramp areasadjacent togate andaircraftfor debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel.
• Monitor weather conditions and takeappropriate safetymeasures.
• Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Comply withall federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carriersafety andsecurity requirements.
• Performotherduties asassigned to support McGee’s successful business operation.

Qualifications

Required

• A valid driver's license witha good drivingrecord.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to pass a physicalcapabilitytest.
• Willingness to participate in a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain &maintainanairport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.
• Ability to work any shift, includingearly mornings, late nights,weekendsand Holidays.
• Lifting upto 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Proficiencyin English (written and spoken).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat,reach,and grasp.
• Ability tomaintainreliable attendance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills withtheability toget alongwith others.
• Ability to work at a constant and quick pace for up to two consecutive hours.
• Understanding and ability toutilizeelectronic tools to interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information
• Performing basic mathematical functions (e.g., counting bags, verifying cargo weights)
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Mustbe authorized towork in the U.S.

Preferred

• Previousairport experience.
• Previousexperience working in a physically demandingorsafetycritical&nbsp