Ramp Service Employee PLW

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our careers include competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

The Airport Operations department keeps operations at our airports running smoothly through planning, organization, and supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transfer baggage, cargo and mail from carts, conveyor belts, and containers on and off the aircraft
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing an average of 40lbs. to over 75lbs. Lift 75 to more than 100 pieces of cargo in 25 minutes (approximately one bag every 15 seconds)
• Manually push and pull loaded carts into position for loading or hook up to pushback tractor
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crawl and climb inside cargo bin or aircraft belly to move cargo into containers, aircraft, and carts and rearrange loads vital for balance and security
• Guide aircraft into and out of the terminal jetway areas by communicating with pilots
• Communicate with the Control Center and other departments to ensure efficient and safe aircraft and baggage movement
• Operate a variety of equipment, including two-way radios, baggage transfer vehicles, and handheld tracking devices
• Drive and operate various types of ground support equipment for loading and unloading of the aircraft, transferring cargo, and repositioning the aircraft
• Perform other functions as needed depending on the needs of the operations

Cargo Agent Specifics:

• Security screen baggage and passengers
• Assist with cabin inspections and cleaning, lavatory services
• Ensure that tooling, equipment, vehicles, and the facilities are operated in a safe and proficient manner and are always turned-over in good order
• Verify and inspect cargo by count, weight, size, dimensions, and physical condition of all shipments
• Ensure accurate and clear documentation of all pieces in shipment (both inbound and outbound) is received
• Ensure cargo shipments are maintained in the accurate destination zones and containers while in transit through the facilities and via the service roads
• Monitor, inspect and transport tuna as it goes from chiller to accurate packaging, pallet build up, and airport delivery
• Supervise the movement and documentation of freight and flights (including arrival, data capture, pre-manifesting, and screening)
• Ensure that the company’s standards, policies and procedures regarding safety, security, and station controls are followed and implemented consistently
• Maintain a solid understanding of all security directives, manuals, tariffs, standards, policies, procedures, and reference materials

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.

What’s needed to succeed (minimum requirements)

• High school diploma/GED
• Must have effective communication skills including the ability to read, write and speak English
• Must be flexible to work any shift assigned within a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. Hours can include late nights and early mornings
• Reliable, punctual attendance
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (e.g. rain, heat, humidity, etc.) and in open baggage areas for extended periods of time
• Ability to work where there will be exposure to high noise levels
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, safety-sensitive, deadline driven environment
• Willing and able to travel to the U.S. for training
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license (suspended, expired, revoked or denied licenses are not valid)
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain credentials necessary for the position
• Must be legally authorized to work in the Republic of Palau for any employer without sponsorship

What will help you propel from the pack (preferred qualifications):

• Previous experience with outdoor work or roles that required heavy lifting and safety awareness