Ramp Service Employee - Chuuk, FSM
United Airlines
**Description**
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.**
**Qualifications**
**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 driver's 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 Federated States of Micronesia 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
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