RDU Ramp Agent

Swissport International AG; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Swissport International AG is hiring Ramp Agents in Morrisville, NC. The role involves providing essential under-wing ground support services such as loading and unloading baggage and cargo, alongside marshalling aircraft and operating ground support equipment.

The ideal candidate possesses good communication skills, a valid driver's license, and is flexible to work various shifts. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching.

Qualifications

• Previous ramp experience is a plus.
• Must be flexible to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
• Excellent health and safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure.
• Unload luggage and air cargo onto carts.
• Drive ground support equipment as needed.
• Inspect ramp areas and report malfunctions.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift heavy objects (70 pounds)

Adaptability to work in inclement weather

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

The expected pay rate is $16.50/hour. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Your activities

• Marshall aircraft during arrival and departure
• Unload passenger luggage and air cargo, bulk and/or containers/pallets, onto carts and/or dollies
• Unload wheelchairs and child strollers and deliver to designated location
• Provide special handling of luggage/cargo as required/directed
• Deliver passenger luggage to claim area and unload onto conveyor system
• Deliver air cargo to appropriate recipient
• Drive and/or operate ground support equipment to include tow tractors, tow bars, belt loaders, container loaders, baggage tugs, water/lavatory service trucks, aircraft ground power units, aircraft air start units, air stairs, aircraft de-icing units, baggage carts, cargo dollies and passenger vans.
• Collect and load mail, live animals, wheelchairs and child strollers onto aircraft
• Service aircraft water and lavatories
• Inspect ramp areas adjacent to gate and aircraft for debris and remove/dispose of when found.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier security requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Your profile

• Previous 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, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms)

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.