Southwest Airlines

Freight Agent - BOS

MA-Boston

No sponsorshipDetected 34 days ago

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About the role

Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Opportunities for overtime and shift premiums.

Properly maintains and wears the uniform by Company regulations and presents a neat and professional appearance while on duty
May perform the duties of an Operations Agent. Further information can be found in the Operations Agent Job Description
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Ability to read documents, follow instructions, learn and understand ramp operations procedures, rules and regulations
You'll help Customers who ship with Southwest Cargo, adjust priorities as needed, and support a smooth operation every day.
Provides friendly service to and maintains positive relationships with all internal and external Customers

(1.) Southwest Airlines will consider your interest for this position if you are currently a resident of the State of Massachusetts.
(2.) Southwest Airlines will not consider your interest for this position if you have been interviewed by phone, virtually, and/or inperson
There may be times when mandatory overtime is required to support flight operations, but there are also opportunities to trade shifts and find a schedule that works for you.
U.S. Citizenship required under Federal regulations.
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
May be required by Station Leadership to obtain a Customs Seal and meet all requirements to work international flights
Must be able to lift and move items of 70 pounds and/or more
Must be able to climb, bend, kneel and stand on a frequent basis and for extended periods
Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jetway stairs

College coursework or degree
Preferred: College coursework or degree
Preferred: Two years of airline/military related work experience in ramp/operations/provisioning functions

Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit***

Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution up to 10% of your eligible earnings**
Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan-when Southwest profits, you profit***
Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the first day of employment.
You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment.
https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
Freight Agents at Southwest work outside and in our Cargo facility to safely load and unload cargo, including packages, U.S. Mail, fresh seafood, and even life-saving medical items.
Benefits you'll love:

Ground Operations
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.
include greeting and handling Customers in a polite and friendly manner
Provides friendly service to all co-workers and Customers. Performs special task or assignments as delegated by Supervisor or Station Management personnel
Ability to work well with others as part of a team, meet the public, and work under stressful situations
Want to be part of a small but mighty Team that helps move important shipments across the country?
This role is part of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which means pay, schedules, and other job details are set through an agreement with the labor union.

This listing is sourced directly from Southwest Airlines's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.