Ramp Agent/xtra - BUR

Avature; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company seeks dedicated individuals for baggage handling roles in Burbank. Applicants will operate and drive equipment, manage passenger baggage, and maintain safety protocols. Comprehensive benefits include flight perks, competitive pay with daily wage access, and health insurance.

Benefits

Flight benefits for employee and family

Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages

Paid holidays and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match after 30 days

Exclusive discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be a local (in-state) resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Minimum age of 18 and authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and maintains visual contact to ensure safety.
• Handles customer baggage and ensures its safety.
• Completes paperwork and inputs data into the information system.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Radio communication skills

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This job involves working various shifts throughout the week, including mornings and afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage, and/or destruction.
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts, and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, or baggage carts safely.
• Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure safety.
• Records and receives customer baggage, airfreight, mail, and company materials.
• Delivers cargo and baggage to and from aircraft, preparing related records.
• Operates or drives motorized equipment such as belt loaders, lift trucks, pushback tugs, and carts, or manually pushes and pulls carts and containers.
• Completes paperwork related to work assignments and inputs data into the company's information system.
• Performs other duties as assigned within skill and experience capabilities.

Qualifications

• Must be a local (in-state) resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and up to a 10-year background check.
• At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Complete ramp and SIDA training for airport security identification.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 70 pounds regularly, and lift 40-50 pounds on raised surfaces.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Able to work in cramped or high places and carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• High School diploma or GED; relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and radio communication skills.
• Professional communication in the workplace.

Benefits

• Flight benefits for employee and family.
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company match after 30 days for full-time employees.
• Exclusive discounts and wellness programs.

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