Airport Ramp Agent - ESC

Unifi • Escanaba, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Unifi is seeking an Airport Ramp Agent to support airline ground services at the Escanaba airport. The role includes marshalling aircraft, handling baggage and freight, operating ramp equipment, and potentially performing cabin-service duties such as cleaning and restocking aircraft. Employees receive paid training; previous experience is not required. The position requires working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and working outdoors in potentially severe seasonal weather.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required by airport, state, or customs requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to frequently lift more than 70 pounds and constantly lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to constantly push and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to constantly walk, stand, reach above the shoulder, climb, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, and bend.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must be able and willing to work outdoors in weather that may include severe seasonal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Marshall arriving, departing, and towed aircraft on the ramp.
• Perform wing walker duties to protect aircraft wings from equipment during pushback.
• De-ice aircraft as required.
• Load, unload, sort, and transfer passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, and baggage carts.
• Operate ramp equipment, including bag tugs, belt loaders, aircraft tow tractors, water servicing vehicles, and lavatory servicing vehicles.
• Perform assigned cabin-service duties, which may include servicing aircraft, cleaning lavatories and cabins, and restocking supplies.
• Follow safety procedures, policies, and company operational standards.
• Report safety and security incidents and potential hazards promptly in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the capabilities expected for the position.

Benefits

• Flight privileges for employees and eligible family members after 30 days.
• Weekly pay for hourly employees.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) for all employees.
• Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.
• Paid training for new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED