Southwest Airlines Jobs – Career Opportunities For Ramp Agent

Job Description:

Southwest Airlines Ramp Agents provide legendary Customer service by handling cargo and baggage service, directing and servicing aircraft and related activities on the airport ramp.

Job Responsibilities:

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs Company Aircraft;
• Safeguards Customers’ baggage, air cargo, air mail, and COMAT from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction;
• Submits, either electronically or manually, a Cargo Bin Loading Slip (CBLS) to an Operations Agent;
• 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;
• Uses jetway stairs frequently to carry items checked at the gate to the aircraft bin;
• Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities;
• Reviews cargo forms for accuracy and corrects forms as necessary;
• Receives and records Customer baggage, air freight, mail and company materials as required;
• Handles 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;

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work in cramped or high places.
• Must be able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment;
• Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment;
• You will need to be available to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays and overtime;
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Ramp Agent training program with a 90% or greater average and an evaluation period.
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs.
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods.
• 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.

Qualification & Experience:

• Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986;
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights.

Job Details:

Company: Southwest Airlines

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: East Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Application Deadline: N/A

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