Airport Ramp Agent - SEA

Unifi • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Ramp Agent loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft. The role safeguards baggage, air cargo, airmail, and company materials from weather, loss, theft, damage, or destruction. It handles and transfers passenger baggage, freight, mail, and company materials safely, and includes operating pushback equipment while maintaining visual contact with Wing Walkers. The agent receives and records baggage, freight, mail, and company materials; transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft; and prepares related records. The role also involves operating motorized ramp equipment or manually pushing and pulling carts and containers, completing paperwork and entering information into company systems, and performing other related duties within the position’s expected skill and experience capabilities.

Applicants must be local in-state residents, have a valid in-state driver’s license, be at least 18, be authorized to work in the United States, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background check of up to 10 years. Ramp and SIDA training must be completed to obtain airport authority identification security. Applicants must meet the physical requirements, including regularly moving items of 70 pounds or more, repetitively lifting 40–50 pounds onto raised surfaces, frequent and extended movement such as walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and stooping, working in cramped or high places, and carrying heavy items on jetway stairs. A high school diploma or GED is required; one or more years of relevant experience is preferred.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, based in Seattle, Washington. The listed base pay rate is $20.74. The shift information lists A.M. shift and P.M. shift. Candidates are asked to bring a real or Enhanced Driver’s License, Social Security Number, and an additional form of identification applicable to their citizenship or immigration status to the interview.

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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorization 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 lift, carry, push, pull, and move items of 70 pounds or more regularly and repetitively lift 40–50 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 via radio equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
• Bring a real or Enhanced Driver’s License, Social Security Number, and an additional identification document applicable to citizenship or immigration status to the interview.

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 material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loaders, or baggage carts safely.
• Operate pushback equipment and maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free 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 associated records.
• Operate or drive motorized equipment, including belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, pushback tugs, bag carts, lavatory carts, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
• Complete paperwork and forms related to work assignments and procedures and enter information into the Company’s information 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED