Ramp Service Employee - Full-Time

United Airlines; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Ramp Service Employee (RSE) in San Francisco to handle baggage, cargo, and aircraft movements, ensuring on-time operations and strong safety standards.

The role requires 18+, a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, English fluency, a valid driver’s license, and passing background checks and pre-employment screenings. Shift work includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays, on-site.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Able to pass background, drug screen, and pre-placement tests.
• Willing to work day and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• On-site work mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Process baggage, boxes, and cargo between baggage areas and aircraft.
• Receive and dispatch aircraft ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Operate and drive equipment; load/unload baggage and cargo.
• Interpret load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Maintain high operational safety and customer service standards.

Skills

English fluency

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals that understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service.

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Comfortable with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
• Able to stand, walk, and handle baggage for an eight-hour shift
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to communicate with other departments and flight crews
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license, with a good driving record
• Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a pre-placement physical ability test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
• Position-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal Service clearances
• Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• When necessary, based on the needs of the operation, you will be required to work mandatory overtime
• Able to perform a variety of physical activities including bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces, including lifting up to 70lbs
• Ability to obtain required training certifications, perform safety checks, and successfully complete all required job functions, including but not limited to operating and driving equipment, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, interpreting load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Work where there will be exposure to high noise levels
• Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, except for military duty or government-approved exceptions
• Successful completion of interview and assessment required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
• Ability to meet our uniform, and appearance standards
• Must be willing and able to work 100% on-site

The starting rate for this role is $22.51.

This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accident & disability
• employee assistance program
• commuter
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• pension
• flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement)

Equal Opportunity Statement

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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