Ramp Service Agent - Air Freight

Alaska Airlines; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stand-by travel

Benefits package

401k match

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Ramp Service Agent- Air Freight to support fast-paced, below-wing operations. You will receive and dispatch cargo, transfer, load and offload luggage and cargo with conveyors or forklifts, and help keep aircraft and deliveries moving safely.

This is a union represented role requiring a high school diploma, legal work in the U.S., a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 75 pounds, and flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to get along with others.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to adapt to performing work according to set procedures.
• Ability to anticipate needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work at a constant and quick pace for up to two hours at one time.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information.
• Must have good attendance and punctuality record.
• Depending upon your work location, you may be required to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch cargo, noting and completing appropriate and necessary paperwork.
• Transfer, load and offload luggage and cargo with the use of conveyor belts or forklifts.
• Transport luggage and cargo to various airport locations.
• Maintain ramp and warehouse areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work varied shifts

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

English proficiency

Authorization to work in the U.S.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Team

Alaska Air Cargo has the most extensive air cargo operation of any passenger airline on the West Coast and transport more than 1,180 million pounds of cargo annually. Our award-winning team has loyal customers across the country, especially those in rural Alaskan communities who depend on our cargo services. We transport everything from pets and personal belongings, to fresh produce, medical supplies, and vehicles. We’re a close-knit team that enjoys delivering dependable performance to our customers.

Company

Alaska Airlines

Role Summary

The Ramp Service Agent- Air Freight works in a fast-paced environment performing below wing functions and keeping flights running smoothly and safely. This is a union represented position.

Key Duties

• Receive and dispatch cargo, noting and completing appropriate and necessary paperwork.
• Transfer, load and offload luggage and cargo with the use of conveyor belts or forklifts.
• Transport luggage and cargo to various airport locations.
• Maintain ramp and warehouse areas.

Day in the Life

To tell you more about the role, challenges, and rewards of being an Alaska Cargo Agent here are some of our incredible Alaska employees. Click the play button on the video below to get started.

If you are unable to view the video, click this link:Day in the Life - Cargo Ramp 2026

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Must have a valid unexpired driver’s license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to get along with others.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, reach and grasp.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to adapt to performing work according to set procedures.
• Ability to anticipate needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work at a constant and quick pace for up to two hours at one time.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information.
• Must have good attendance and punctuality record.
• Depending upon your work location, you may be required to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• Knowledge of operations with industrial equipment and previous experience.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.

Starting Rate

USD $20.58/Hr.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Free stand- by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off

For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Airport SIDA Badge Requirements

Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.

Regulatory Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.

We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.

To Implement This Policy, We Will

• Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
• Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
• Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.

Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.

Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 9/21/2026

Employment Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Regular/Temporary

Regular