Ramp Agent - Part Time - Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (MSP)

ABOUT SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES

We're not your average airline. We're agile, resilient, and full of unique opportunity. Here, you can grow as part of an ambitious team that safely and collectively supports each other, our travelers, and our community.

Together, we're making travel more attainable. With more than 40 years of Minnesota roots, we're a unique hybrid low-cost carrier offering diverse services including scheduled flights to destinations across the U.S., Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as charter and cargo operations around the world. At Sun Country, you'll be part of a growing airline and an enthusiastic team focused on connecting our community with their favorite people and places.

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a great and growing company, as a Part-Time Ramp Agent you'll enjoy these benefits and more:

• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family

JOB SUMMARY

The MSP Ramp Agent (Part-Time) position is responsible for the handling of customer baggage which may include the loading and unloading, operation of ground service equipment including deicing, and marshaling in and pushing back the aircraft. We practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare for aircraft arrival and departure by readying equipment such as tow vehicles, wheel chocks, and belt-loaders; taking positions; ensure ramp areas are safe and free of Foreign Objects Debris (FOD)
• Safely and efficiently load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail of various weight and dimensions to and from aircraft and airport baggage areas
• After training, operate/drive ground service equipment to service the aircraft and its passengers; this includes heavy, motorized machinery/equipment including, but not limited to tugs, tractors, belt loaders, bag carts, pushback tractors, deicers, etc.
• Marshal aircraft to and from gates (e.g. directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing, and towed aircraft)
• Service aircraft as needed (e.g. interior cleaning and supply replenish, aircraft lavatories, window wash, potable water, and deicing)
• Responsible for aircraft security searches as required
• Timely report safety and operational issues, including equipment requiring service
• Follow safety regulations, which include the proper use of ground service equipment and wearing proper safety items
• Other duties as assigned by management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work efficiently under time constraints
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to pass a continuous driving records check
• Ability to utilize computers and mobile technology to complete trainings and perform work duties
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to be on a remote location for extended periods of time in outdoor elements
• Pass a post-offer pre-employment background check, including airport security clearance and a fingerprint-based background and criminal history record check required by federal law.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an MSP SIDA badge with a CBP Seal

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Previous Ramp experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates outdoors in all kinds of weather, this includes extreme cold and heat and in all types of precipitation. While working on the ramp this position will be exposed to the extreme noise of aircraft arriving and departing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position will be required to occasionally push/pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Must be able to obtain and maintain an MSP SIDA badge with a CBP Seal.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.