About the position
At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all of our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience. Every role plays a crucial part in our mission to ensure cargo is transported on time, every time, safely. As a Ramp Agent, you will make sure our customer's baggage and cargo arrive safely and on time. This position is an entry-level position. Our leaders provide mentorship to help advance your career! Work tasks are physical and include bending, lifting, standing, and walking. Work tasks are repetitive, such as loading and stacking bags weighing up to 50-70 pounds. At times, these tasks will be completed in harsh weather conditions (heat, rain, snow). We practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft.
- Be responsible for timely connections by guiding incoming and departing aircraft from the gate positions.
- Safeguard cargo, baggage, and mail from damage, loss, and weather.
- Safely drive and operate ground equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and tow tractors in areas of congestion.
- Operate baggage scanners and computers to ensure baggage is routed accurately to the customer's destination.
Requirements
- Consistently prioritize safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embrace diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possess a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in English.
- Pass a physical ability test (PAT).
- Must wear required company-approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to hold airport specific requirements such as a SIDA Badge and Customs Seal.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
- Automatic 401(k) contribution on 3% of eligible earnings.
- Paid personal time accrual.
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
- Career development programs to achieve long-term career goals.
- World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals focused on sustainability.
- Business Resource Groups to connect employees with common interests.
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.
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