Ramp Agent Part-Time

Swissport•Seattle, WA

34d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple - “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. 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 $21.50/hr. This is a part-time role with the opportunity to transition to a full-time role in the future.

Requirements

Good command of the English language both verbal and written
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)

Nice To Haves

Previous ramp experience is a plus

Responsibilities

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