Ramp Service Employee - Full-Time

United Airlines • Indianapolis, IN

253d • $19 - $37

About The Position

Starting pay of $19.64 per hour and competitive benefits that let you see the world: Find your future at United! We're reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be - from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you're joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward. Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world's biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups. Create what's next with us. Lets define tomorrow, together! At United, we fly into airports around the entire world. And we need a whole team of people to keep things running in tip-top shape! From the exceptional service at the check-in counter to the departure gate, and even behind the scenes making sure your checked bags arrive with you, our Airport Operations team keeps operations at our airports running smoothly every single day. The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft, as well as receiving and dispatching aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals who understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service. Travel: Fly United for free - domestic and international - bring your friends and family too! Flexibility: Opportunities for overtime and ability to trade shifts to work a flexible schedule. Phenomenal Benefits: 401(k), pension plan, health insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family. Build your career: Opportunity to learn and grow into leadership roles with over half of our leaders starting in the operation. Up to 37.82/ hour: Seniority-based pay raises with additional compensation for shift differential and overtime.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Comfortable with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
• Able to stand, walk, and handle baggage for an eight-hour shift
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Ability to communicate with other departments and flight crews
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license, with a good driving record
• Must be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a pre-placement physical ability test, hearing and vision tests, and a drug screen
• Position-specific clearances include, but are not limited to, FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal Service clearances.
• Available during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Based on the operation's needs, you will be required to work mandatory overtime when necessary.
• Able to perform various physical activities, including bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces, including lifting to 70 lbs.
• Ability to obtain required training certifications, perform safety checks, and complete all the necessary job functions, including but not limited to operating and driving equipment, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, interpreting load sheets, baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Work where there will be exposure to high noise levels
• Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 3 years for any period longer than six months, except for military duty or government-approved exceptions
• Successful completion of the interview and assessment is required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position
• Ability to meet our uniform and appearance standards
• Must be willing and able to work 100% on-site

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers
• Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations
• Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers
• Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment
• Drive and operate motorized equipment (e.g., conveyor belt)
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
• Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operations
• Use signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
• Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Sick Leave
• Worldwide Travel Privileges
• Paid Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED