Airport Cargo Ramp Agent Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

McGee is reinventing airport and aviation services throughout North America. Our teams of motivated, high-performing individuals are bringing a scrappy, new, go-getter agility to ground handling and other services. We are flexible, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, and inclusive.

Our Values
Safety, Mutual Respect, Service, Accountability, Integrity, Pride

Pay Range

Training Pay: $22.96/hour
Regular Pay: $28.96/hour
Pay Range: $28.96-$31.17/hour (Steps 1 through 7 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Benefits That Help You Soar

Joining #TeamMcGee opens the runway to a full suite of rewards designed to help you thrive on the ground and explore the world above it.  Some benefits can vary based on location, employment status, or length of employment.

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, & Horizon Air…explore the world on us!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Opportunity to earn additional pay each quarter based on performance.
• Generous holiday pay and paid time off.

The Lead Ramp Agent provides day-to-day‑ direction, guidance, and support to Ramp Agents to ensure safe, efficient, and high quality operation. This role serves as a working leader, performing all standard Ramp Agent duties while coaching team members and modeling exceptional performance. 

This role is responsible for coordinating and balancing resources, coaching employees, and ensuring operational tasks are completed in compliance with customer instructions, safety standards, and plays a key role in supporting an on time, safety focused aircraft turn while fostering teamwork and upholding service excellence. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Always promote and maintain a culture of safety. 
• Marshall aircraft into gate or designated parking spot. 
• Pushback and/or tow aircraft to and from gate or designated parking spot. 
• Meet and exceed operational targets while maintaining service, timeline, safety, and compliance requirements. 
• Assume responsibility and accountability for the team and team members while leading, coaching, and motivating the team's work. 
• Perform station leadership duties such as assigning flights for the day, scheduling and managing agents on a week-to-week basis. 
• Recognize and celebrate individual and team performance. 
• Monitor team activities, ensuring that each team member follows proper operational and safety procedures and customer service standards, and verbally coach and recognize agents to reinforce and improve behaviors. 
• Investigate operational, safety, and performance irregularities with focus on future prevention; Communicate findings and recommend improvements. 
• Provide a comprehensive briefing and handoff to the next shift to ensure a seamless operation and overall benefit to the team and station. 
• Mentor station agents, both newly trained and experienced, in all station agent job functions. 
• Ramp duties may include 
• Safely lift, load, unload, and transport baggage, mail, and cargo to and from aircraft. 
• Deliver passenger luggage and cargo to designated locations. 
• Guide incoming and departing aircraft from the gate using hand signals and wing walking procedures. 
• Service aircraft water and lavatory. 
• Safely driving and operating 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. 
• Maintain clear communication with flight crews and other ground personnel. 
• Perform regular equipment inspections and basic maintenance checks. 
• Comply with all federal, state, municipal, airport authority and carrier safety and security requirements. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support McGee’s successful business operation. 

Required 

• 6 months of direct work experience as a Ramp Agent. 
• Demonstrated skills in proactive and honest communication, providing direction and allowing team members to execute tasks, setting clear expectations and holding others accountable.  
• Self-motivated, with proven ability to lead and direct the work of others in a positive way. 
• Ability to provide specific and constructive feedback as well as positive recognition. 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong active listening skills. 
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and understand team objectives. 
• Strong problem solving and teamwork skills. 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions (e.g., counting bags, verifying cargo weights). 
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. 
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis. 
• Ability to understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information. 
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).   
• Ability to obtain & maintain an airport SIDA badge, US Customs seal, and USPS security clearance.  
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record. 
• Previous experience operating airport ground service equipment. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

This job description outlines the essential functions and requirements for this position. Team Member must be able to perform these key responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the Company. 

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background check, drug test, driving record review, employment verification, and other job-related screenings.

Any criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Criminal history is not an automatic disqualifier for employment, and any employment decision involving criminal history will be made in accordance with applicable law.

To learn more about your rights under Washington's Fair Chance Act, please review the Washington Attorney General's Fair Chance Act Guide.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions 
Lifting/Carrying: Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry baggage and cargo weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds or more.

Movement: 

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and twisting for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts or more). 

• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and work in cramped or high places. 

• Manual dexterity required for handling documents and operating equipment. 

Driving/Operating Equipment: Must be able to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) which requires a valid driver's license and the physical capability to do so safely. 

Vision/Hearing: Clear vision (including depth perception and peripheral vision) and hearing are required for monitoring flight information, communication via radio/headsets, and safety compliance in a noisy environment. 

Outdoor Exposure: The job is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow. 

Noise and Environment: The work environment is very noisy, near active aircraft engines and ground support machinery, and may involve exposure to fumes, dust, and other airborne particles. 

Physical Capabilities Testing
You may be required to complete a Physical Capabilities Test post offer that will demonstrate your ability to:

• Lift, carry, and place weighted standardized boxes, suitcases, or duffel bags from floor height to overhead.
• Climb steps carrying weighted standardized box, suitcase, or duffel bags.
• Sit and rotate to the left, right, and behind and visually identify a letter or number.
• Pull a weighted sled a standardized distance.

EEO Statement
McGee Air Services does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants are also protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions absent undue hardship and consistent with applicable law.