Ramp Service Employee - Part-Time

Description

Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler

Starting pay of $18.51 per hour with competitive benefits that let you see the world:

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines! We’re on a path toward becoming the best airline in aviation history. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations worldwide with millions of customers and thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities where we work, live, and fly. We can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package to keep you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. United is a unique workplace with world-class benefits like 401k and available travel privileges. Are you ready to travel the world?

The Ramp Service Employee (RSE) is responsible for processing baggage, boxes, and/or cargo between baggage/cargo areas in the airport facilities and aircraft and receiving and dispatching the aircraft. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline. We seek dedicated individuals who understand a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality operational safety and customer service standards.

Travel: Fly United for free - domestic and international – bring your friends and family too!

Flexibility: Opportunities for overtime and the 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 $35.65/ hour: Seniority-based pay raises with additional compensation for shift differential and overtime

As the face of our customer, here’s what you will do:

Whether our customers are traveling for business or pleasure, you are the professional in the airport who crafts meaningful connections and encourages an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. You will interact with our domestic and international customers in our lobbies and at gates, helping them with ticketing and baggage, greeting customers as they start and end their journey, and doing it with a smile. You will provide friendly, professional, confident, and insightful service to help resolve customer travel issues and make their experience memorable.

Key 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 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

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (minimum requirements)

High School Diploma, GED, or education equivalentMust be at least 18 years old Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license Acceptable driving recordMust pass a background checkMust be eligible to acquire and maintain credentials vital for the positionPosition-specific clearances include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal Service clearancesMust pass a pre-placement physical ability test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screenAvailable during day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational needAble to read, write, and speak English fluentlyCan lift to 70 lbsAble to perform a variety of physical activities, including bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spacesWork outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditionsWork where there will be exposure to high noise levelsMust NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past three years for any period longer than six months, except military duty or government-approved exceptionsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationsReliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

What we provide

Competitive benefitsDiscounted travelCareer advancement opportunities

United Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and perform crucial job functions. Please get in touch with JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

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