General information

Job Title
Airport Ramp Agent (Full-Time)
Date
Friday, December 20, 2024
State
Georgia
City
Atlanta
Base Pay Rate:
$ 15.50
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Shift
A.M. shift, Overnight shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description


Airport Ramp Agent

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services.  Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing an exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners.

1 year experience is preferred.  Hiring immediately. Paid training is provided for all new employees.  Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

Benefits:

  • Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
  • Bi-weekly pay for hourly employees
  • Full time starts at 32 hours per week!
  • Paid time off (for full time employees).
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. (for full time employees)
  • 401k for all employees.
  • Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

Job Duties:

  • Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft. 
  • Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction. 
  • Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner. 
  • Operate pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
  • Receives and records Customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required. 
  • Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities. 
  • Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers. 
  • Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position. 

Qualifications:

  • Must be a local (in-state) resident.
  • Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal & written
  • Attention to detail is required
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Ability to pass up to a 10-year background check.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have the 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.
  • Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
  • Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Physical requirements:

  • Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces. 
  • Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods. 
  • Must be able to work in cramped or high places. 
  • Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs. 

Working conditions:  

·       Must be able to work in rotating shifts and hours, nights, weekends and holidays, overtime.

·       Must be able and open to work in outside weather conditions which may include severe seasonal elements.

"Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status."