UPS Ground Service Agent

JFK UPS/POSTAL NEW YORK, Building 86 Cargo Plaza Rd, Jamaica, New York, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will

• Load and unload UPS flights.
• Lift cargo weighing up to 70 lbs when loading and unloading aircraft, carts, and containers.
• Handle over 100 items for a single aircraft during loading and unloading.
• Push and pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading and unloading operations.
• Couple and uncouple carts and cargo container dollies.
• Ascend and descend jetway stairs while carrying cargo.
• Bend, stoop, and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers.
• Stand for up to 4 hours in all weather conditions to load or unload cargo and direct traffic.
• Walk continuously to load and unload cargo from pallets, containers, carts, or conveyor belts.
• Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment.
• Drive and operate motorized equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders.
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data for weight and balance purposes.
• Count baggage and cargo being loaded and unloaded during operations.
• Connect support equipment to aircraft, such as PC Air and GPU.
• Use signalling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew.
• Ensure compliance with dnata, TSA, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or twelve (12) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to judge distance.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions.
• Ability to pass company and Airport training classes.
• Clear Airport SIDA & CBP.
• Attention to detail.
• Adherence to safety practices and programs.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work flexible working hours (including weekends & holidays).
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.