(ORD) Part-Time Lead Ramp Agent- (Alaska)

United Ground Express•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Key responsibilities Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions Additional Responsibilities Successfully pass and maintain Ground Security Coordinator certification Manage the daily operation to ensure all assigned tasks are complete efficiently and thoroughly Provide direction, instruction, and coaching to employees as needed Work closely with station leadership to ensure employee assignments are followed and completed correctly Effectively communicate with agents Ensure any injuries, incidents, accidents and/or customer service issues are properly and immediately reported Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, other airline employees, and airport authorities Ensure the operation functions in a safe, caring, dependable and efficient manner Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Must acquire and maintain credentials vital for the position including fingerprint clearance, local airport badging, and background check
Successful completion of pre-employment process which may include but not be limited to; drug screen, hearing and vision check
Available to work any shift; day or night, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime may be required based on operational need
Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and new technologies
Must be able to use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to carry, bend, lift and turn with bags and other items weighing up to 70 lbs.
Able to perform a variety of physical activities including pushing, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in tight spaces
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must possess and maintain a valid US state driver's license. (Suspended, expired, revoked, or denied licenses are not valid.)
Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
Ability to utilize radio equipment for communications
Ability to lift up to 70lbs on a consistent basis
Ability to pass all pre-screening clearances applicable to position qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lift baggage, boxes, or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. throughout your shift
May require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft
Push/pull loaded and empty carts during loading/unloading operations
Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage
Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft
Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage
Cleaning of the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories
Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels
Prepping and securing the aircraft for the next flight
Use radio electronic devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew
Ensure compliance with United and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
Work outdoors in all temperatures and weather conditions
Successfully pass and maintain Ground Security Coordinator certification
Manage the daily operation to ensure all assigned tasks are complete efficiently and thoroughly
Provide direction, instruction, and coaching to employees as needed
Work closely with station leadership to ensure employee assignments are followed and completed correctly
Effectively communicate with agents
Ensure any injuries, incidents, accidents and/or customer service issues are properly and immediately reported
Maintain professional working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, other airline employees, and airport authorities
Ensure the operation functions in a safe, caring, dependable and efficient manner
Other duties as assigned