Ramp & Baggage Agent — Outdoor Role, On-Time Flights

Hawaiian Airlines; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Comprehensive well-being programs

Generous 401k match program

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Hawaiian Airlines in Kauai is hiring a Ramp Agent to load and offload baggage and cargo, ensuring on‑time departures and safety. This union‑represented role requires outdoor work and physical stamina. You’ll follow loading plans, help operate ground equipment after training, and meet licensing and security requirements.

Flexible shifts including nights and weekends are required. Starting pay is 20.23 USD per hour, with varied total rewards and opportunities for growth in a welcoming island

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work outside in the elements.
• Ability to lift 70lbs. throughout your shift.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Must be willing and able to work in confined spaces on your knees/elbows, lifting baggage overhead frequently (weighing 70+ lbs.), operating heavy machinery near the aircraft, drive tugs, and more.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Loading, stowing and unloading of all cargo and baggage in accordance with flight loading plans.
• Pick-up and delivery of all cargo, including mail, express, baggage, freight Company material, commissary supplies.
• Preparation, reporting and accounting of necessary documents relating to work performed.
• Cleaning of aircraft baggage pits and immediate work areas.
• Operation of automotive equipment in connection with the above duties, and only after proper training.
• Insert and remove chocks and safety lines.
• When mechanical personnel are not immediately available for the assignment, may receive and dispatch aircraft.
• May also be required to perform the duties of Cleaners: limited to cleaning of offices in surrounding areas and aircraft. Such duties may be assigned only as the needs of the service require.

Skills

Physical stamina

English communication

Flexible to shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawaiian Airlines in Kauai is hiring a Ramp Agent to load and offload baggage and cargo, ensuring on‑time departures and safety. This union‑represented role requires outdoor work and physical stamina. You’ll follow loading plans, help operate ground equipment after training, and meet licensing and security requirements.

Flexible shifts including nights and weekends are required. Starting pay is 20.23 USD per hour, with varied total rewards and opportunities for growth in a welcoming island