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Ramp Agent

Requisition ID
2022-2490
Employer
Swissport
# of Openings
40
Hire Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
Part-Time
Shift
Various
Days
Weekdays, Weekends
Career Type
Baggage/Cargo
Minimum Related Experience
6 Months
Monthly Union Dues
USD $0.00
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Badging Fees
Paid by Employer
Starting
USD $22.30/Hourly

Company Description

“Swissport International AG, on behalf of more than 850 client-companies, provides best-in-class airport ground services for some 282 million passengers annually and handles approximately 4.8 million tons of air cargo at 122 warehouses world-wide. With a workforce of some 66,000 the world’s leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling is active at more than 300 airports in 50 countries on six continents. In 2018 the Group generated a consolidated operating revenue of EUR 2.99 billion.”

Overview

Swissport Cargo is hiring for this position at an upcoming hiring event at the Business and Career Center! In-person interviews! See our Upcoming Hiring Events posting for details!

 

 

Location: Burlingame, California

Category: Operations

Sub-Category: Ramp

Position Type: Permanent Part-Time

Environment: On-Site

Req ID: 1725

 

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. 

 

 

Click here to Apply! 

 

 

Responsibilities

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 $22.30/HR. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays. 

 
Your activities
  • 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

Qualifications

Your profile
  • Previous ramp experience is a plus
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial
  • 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)

At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Visit our website at www.careers.swissport.com to learn more about Life at Swissport. 

Join Swissport today and be part of a team that connects the world of aviation! 

 

 

To learn about SFO's Background, Badging Process, and Criminal History Check please click here.

 

All people working at SFO are eligible for incentives:

  • BART Discount Card: Save $9.90 on your roundtrip BART commute
  • Citizenship Workshops: Save $700 on your citizenship application cost
  • Save on childcare costs. Access a subsidized childcare program for SFO employees, with tuition offered at 75 – 80% of market rate cost
  • Transportation assistance

Click here to view a complete list of SFO Employee Benefits and Discounts Information

 

Former or current SFO Employees may have priority access to this opportunity.  Be sure to complete the employer’s on-line application and email SFO’s Business and Career Center (careers@flysfo.com) your name and the date you applied.

 

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