Requirements and Description
Responsibilities
- Supervises and coordinates daily activities of employees to ensure safe and effective operations
- Monitors and enforces safe working habits in accordance with OSHA/TSA/DOT regulations, Unifi policies and safety procedures, and all applicable laws.
- Responsible for shift schedule to include: workstation assignments, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignments, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations.
- Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft.
- Safeguards customers' baggage from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction.
- Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner.
- Operate pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger.
- Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities.
- Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers.
- Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required.
- Enforces company policies and procedures, including disciplinary action, and promotes Unifi policies on Equal Employment Opportunity, professional conducts, and diversity initiatives and investigates and responds to employee relations issues in a timely manner.
- Schedules and conducts shift meetings.
- Communicates with manager concerning any problems or issues
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
- 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.
Experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience. Must be open minded and ready to work as part of a detail-oriented team.
- Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment.
- Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
- Strong leadership qualities and ability to create a passionate and efficient workforce.
- Able to effectively resolve employee conflicts.
- Ability to apply creative solutions that have a positive impact on results.
- Must be able to be alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment.
- May be exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions, jet and machinery noises, fumes, dirt and dust for extended periods.
- You will need to have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. We operate in a shift bid environment.
- Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
- Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
- Paid holidays and Paid time off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
- Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness programs