Ramp Operator: Load, Marshal & Ground Support

Swissport; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissport is hiring Ramp agents to provide essential under-wing ground support services, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, and servicing aircraft.

The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts and outdoors, with a typical pay rate of $21.25 per hour. Prior ramp experience is a plus, and candidates must meet health & safety standards and hold a valid driver's license.

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, holidays).
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness.
• Lift up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms).

Responsibilities

• Marshal aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo onto carts and dollies.
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers to designated areas.
• Provide handling of luggage/cargo as required.
• Deliver luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system.
• Deliver air cargo to recipient.
• Operate ground support equipment (tow tractors, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, etc.).
• Load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and strollers onto aircraft.
• Service aircraft water and lavatories.
• Inspect ramp areas for debris and remove it as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Comply with security requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good communication skills

Language skills

Flexible shifts

Health & Safety awareness

Tools

Tow tractors

Belt loaders

Container loaders

Baggage tugs

Aircraft ground power units

Aircraft de-icing units

Job description

Swissport is hiring Ramp agents to provide essential under-wing ground support services, including loading/unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, and servicing aircraft.

The role requires flexibility to work varied shifts and outdoors, with a typical pay rate of $21.25 per hour. Prior ramp experience is a plus, and candidates must meet health & safety standards and hold a valid driver's license.