IAH Ramp Agent

Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is to deliver consistent, tailor-made aviation solutions globally for a better customer experience. We are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team.

About the role

Ramp agents provide all necessary and required under-wing ground support services as contracted by the customer, including loading and unloading baggage and cargo, marshalling, water and lavatory servicing.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Previous ramp experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Good communication skills
• Language skills
• 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)

Pay

$15/hr

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays)
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance