Airport Ramp Agent (Alaska) - ONT

Unifi • Ontario, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Unifi Aviation, LLC is hiring a part-time Airport Ramp Agent in Ontario, California. The role involves loading, unloading, servicing, guiding, and directing customer aircraft; safeguarding baggage, cargo, mail, and company materials; and transporting items to and from aircraft. The agent operates motorized ramp equipment and pushback equipment, maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers during pushbacks, records received items, and completes related paperwork and system entries. The position requires ramp and SIDA training and the ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequent movement in cramped or high places.

Requirements

• Must be a local, in-state resident.
• Valid in-state driver's license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a background check of up to 10 years.
• Ability to obtain USPS approval to handle mail.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Ability to regularly and repetitively lift, carry, push, pull, and move items weighing 70 pounds or more, and lift 40 to 50 pounds onto raised surfaces.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently and for extended periods.
• Ability to work in cramped or high places.
• Ability to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or using radio equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, service, guide, and direct customer aircraft.
• Safeguard customer baggage, air cargo, airmail, and company materials from weather, loss, theft, damage, or destruction.
• Lift, load, unload, sort, and transfer passenger baggage, airmail, freight, and company materials to and from aircraft bins, belt loaders, and baggage carts safely.
• Operate pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the equipment is clear of danger.
• Receive and record customer baggage, airfreight, mail, and company materials as required.
• Pick up, deliver, and transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepare related records.
• Operate or drive equipment such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, pushback tugs, baggage carts, lavatory carts, and deicers; manually push and pull carts and containers as needed.
• Complete paperwork and forms related to work assignments and procedures and enter information into the company system as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience capabilities expected for the position.

Benefits

• Flight benefits, including travel privileges for the employee and family.
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match contribution when the employee contributes 9% to the retirement plan after 30 days, for full-time employees.
• Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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