Job description
Ramp Agent/Baggage Handler
Starting pay of $19.65 per hour with a $10,000 signing bonus, competitive benefits that let you see the world:
- Travel: Fly United for free – domestic and international – and bring your friends and family too!
- Overtime + Flexibility: Opportunities for overtime and ability to trade shifts to work a flexible schedule.
- Great Benefits: 401(k), pension plan, health insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family.
- Grow your career: Opportunity to learn and grow into leadership roles with over half of our leaders starting in the operation.
- Up to $33.30 / hour: Seniority based pay raises with additional compensation for shift differential and overtime
As a ramp service employee here’s what you’ll do:
As part of our baggage handling team, you will work up close and personal with the United fleet of aircraft to meet arriving and departing flights. You will be in constant motion as you take on many assignments like loading and unloading aircraft cargo, moving baggage to and from terminals, and receiving and dispatching aircraft. It’s a varied job that can be fun, rewarding and exhilarating, all at once.
What it’s like to work on the ramp:
- Safety is your number one priority, and you are always paying attention to details and to your surroundings
- You’ll be working planeside and outside in all kinds of weather and temperatures (we have fun treats like hot chocolate and popsicles when it’s really extreme!)
- Physical activity is a key component of this operation. You will be walking and standing most of the day and you will be lifting and transporting many items per flight – in some cases items weighing as much as 70 lbs.
- From time to time, overtime may be required to help us serve our customers
- You’ll use United technology to track bags and get your assignments.
- You and your coworkers work together to get it done, protect each other’s safety and have a good time
Qualifications & Requirements includes:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
- Physical ability to stand and walk for an eight-hour shift, as well lift and handle baggage
- A valid state issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record; must be able to operate automotive and other ramp equipment
- Ability to pass a background check, physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
- Eligibility to obtain necessary credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal)
- Must NOT have lived outside of the United States in the past 5 years for any period longer than six months, excluding military duty or government-approved exceptions
- Must be able to meet the Company attendance standards and uniform and appearance standards
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.65 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination Requirement for all employees.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Francisco, CA 94128: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
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