Airport Ramp Agent PT - CHS DL - $17 per HOUR

The hiring establishment is a reputable airline company committed to providing outstanding customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient handling of aircraft, baggage, and cargo. This company operates within the aviation industry, serving a broad spectrum of passengers and freight needs, and is recognized for its dedication to safety, security, and operational excellence. As a leader in the air transportation sector, the company offers a dynamic work environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Employment with this company typically involves hands-on roles focused on the logistics and ground operations that are critical to the airline's success and the overall travel experience of its customers. The role available is a Ground Services Agent position, which is pivotal in supporting day-to-day airport operations. This full-time role involves a variety of responsibilities including loading, unloading, servicing, guiding, and directing customer aircraft to ensure the smooth turnaround of flights. The agent safeguards customer baggage, air cargo, and air mail against weather elements, loss, theft, damage, or destruction, demonstrating the company's commitment to security and care. This position requires operation of specialized equipment such as belt loaders, pushback tugs, lift trucks, and air start units, as well as manual handling of baggage and cargo, emphasizing the physical and technical demands of the role. Ground Services Agents are also responsible for recording and maintaining accurate documentation regarding the handling and transportation of passenger baggage, airfreight, and company materials. This includes compliance with established procedures and the use of the company’s information systems to ensure accountability and traceability. The role demands a high level of safety awareness, requiring agents to maintain visual contact with Wing Walkers when operating pushback equipment and to perform tasks in various physical postures such as walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended periods. Candidates for this position must be in-state residents, possess a valid driver’s license, and have authorization to work in the United States. They must be physically capable of lifting items weighing up to 70 pounds regularly and handling weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces. This reflects the active, hands-on nature of the work, which may also require working in cramped or elevated spaces and carrying heavy items up and down jet way stairs. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay with daily access to earned wages, exclusive flight benefits for employees and their families, paid holidays, paid time off, and extensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Additionally, there is a 401k retirement plan with company match contributions, exclusive discounts, and wellness programs designed to support employees' overall well-being. Interested candidates who thrive in a fast-paced airport environment and are committed to upholding safety and service standards will find this role both challenging and rewarding.

• Must be a local (in-state) resident
• valid in-state driver's license
• ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• ability to pass up to a 10-year background check
• must be at least 18 years of age
• must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security
• must be able 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
• must be able to walk, 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 jet way stairs
• high school diploma or GED