Ramp Agent

Airport Ramp Agent - CHO

Airport Ramp Agent responsibilities include loading, unloading, servicing, guiding, and directing 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 include being a local (in-state) resident, a valid In-State Driver's License, ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and up to a 10-year background check, at least 18 years of age, authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, completion of ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security, ability 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, ability to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods, ability to work in cramped or high places, ability to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs, High School diploma or GED, and one+ year of relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include the ability to communicate information and instructions verbally and / or via radio equipment, and to communicate effectively in a professional manner.

Benefits include flight benefits, competitive pay with daily access to earned wages, paid holidays and paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees, exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

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.