Ramp Agent - KOA

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers
• Work in a cooperative spirit to ensure the success of our Company
• Responsible for providing legendary Customer service to people desiring to travel, use cargo or baggage service by servicing aircraft at ramps and terminals
• Load, unload, service, guide, and direct Company Aircraft
• Receive and record Customer baggage, air freight, mail and company materials as required
• Handle all aspects of loading, stowing and unloading baggage, cargo airmail, air freight, ballast and company materials according to a predetermined plan received either electronically or manually from an Operations Agent
• Sets, either electronically or manually, a Cargo Bin Loading Slip (CBLS) to an Operations Agent
• Pick up, deliver, and transport cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities
• Warehouses, weighs, stacks, picks up and delivers air cargo, checks air cargo handled against accompanying forms to identify any mishandling or discrepancies and corrects routine errors
• Safeguards Customers' baggage, air cargo, air mail, and COMAT from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction
• Review cargo forms for accuracy and corrects forms as necessary
• Performs interior aircraft cabin cleaning by hand, including sweeping upholstery, cleans windows, galleys and disposal containers in accordance with applicable paperwork
• Cleans and service lavatories, operates lavatory carts and disposes of contents in accordance with established procedures
• May perform duties of a Provisioning Agent, including stocking aircraft cabin interiors for flights with equipment and supplies such as literature, disposal, and refuse containers and commissary items in accordance with applicable paperwork
• Maintains an inventory of such items and supplies
• Transports cabin and cleaning equipment between aircraft storage area
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart and de-icers
• Manually pushes and pulls push carts and containers
• Works in the vicinity of and between passenger terminals, hangars and airfreight facilities, both indoors and outdoors
• May be exposed to a wide variety of weather condition, jet and machinery noises, fumes, dirt and dust for extended periods of time
• Completes forms and paperwork connected with work assignments according to established procedures, and enters such information in to the Company’s information system as required

Knowledge, Skills And Responsibilities

• Ability to work well with others as part of a team, and work under stressful situations
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete Ramp Agent training program with a 90% or greater average and an evaluation period
• Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ramp operations procedures, rules and regulations
• Must be aware of hazardous situations and be able to handle emergencies as needed
• Must work under tight time constraints to accomplish quick turns of aircraft
• Must meet all grooming standards as outlined in the Ground Operations Employee Handbook and the Labor Agreement
• Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment. Must be able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment

Education And Experience

• No education requirement
• No experience requirement

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license
• May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to lift 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 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 jetway stairs
• Maintain the ability to wear prescribed uniforms

Qualifications

• Maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Able to work shift work and/or overtime

Other Information

The pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period. 401(k) Company match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule. Match contributions may vary based on the position. Profit-sharing contributions are subject to the Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.