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Swissport

Global airport ground handling and cargo

Ramp Assistant

Shipping & ReceivingUpdated on Nov 10
Part-timeRio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Communicate effectively.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Be flexible to work different shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Protect the aircraft during arrivals and departures.
  • Position aircraft.
  • Sort baggage and cargo.
  • Check and safeguard baggage tags.
  • Load and unload baggage and cargo, placing them in designated locations.
  • Unload wheelchairs or baby strollers and place them in designated locations.
  • Stow baggage and cargo according to identification recommendations for special situations, including fragile or dangerous cargo, live animals, and perishables.
  • Handle cargo in terminals and on the ramp, including palletizing and placing cargo in containers.
  • Report any equipment problems to supervisors.
  • Help ensure that facilities and services are not used to commit unlawful interference against civil aviation.
  • Comply with applicable laws, standard operating procedures, and Swissport policies.
  • Immediately report incidents, near misses, accidents, and personal injuries to the immediate supervisor or Swissport Safety department.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.

About the Company

Swissport

Global airport ground handling and cargo

Swissport is the world’s largest provider of airport ground services and a major player in air cargo handling. It delivers the behind-the-scenes work that keeps flights moving, including baggage handling, de-icing, passenger services support, ramp operations, aircraft servicing, and cargo logistics, at hundreds of airports across 44 countries. Its products and services work by offering an integrated suite of ground handling solutions that airport operators and airlines outsource to ensure timely, safe, and efficient turnaround of aircraft and cargo. Swissport differentiates itself through scale, an extensive global network, and a history of mergers and acquisitions that have built a broad, standardized service offering and deep operational expertise across markets. The company’s goal is to be the leading, globally connected provider of ground handling and cargo services, helping airlines run smooth operations and minimize turnaround times even under challenging conditions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
1997

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