Wayne Filiga
Kearns
Summary
Detail-oriented Ramp Agent skilled in ground support equipment operation, baggage handling coordination, and safety protocol adherence. Committed to maintaining high standards in cargo processing and equipment maintenance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ramp Agent
Swissport USA
SeaTac
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated ground support equipment safely and efficiently.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely baggage handling.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area on the ramp.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted in the training of new ramp agents on procedures.
- Communicated effectively with pilots and crew regarding cargo status.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and other cargo, transporting to and from aircraft.
- Operated conveyor belts, push-back tractors and aircraft tugs daily.
- Handled passenger luggage, mail and cargo in accordance with safety and privacy protocols.
- Operated a variety of motorized vehicles such as tugs, belt loaders, forklifts. safely and efficiently around airport premises.
- Organized baggage carts for loading onto planes accurately according to airline specifications.
- Utilized two-way radio communication systems to communicate between ramp agents and pilots and ground crew personnel.
- Operated equipment to support on-ground operations in between flights.
- Verified correct labeling of containers containing hazardous materials for transport on planes.
- Ensured proper weight balance on aircraft by placing heavy items in the aft of the plane.
- Connected electrical power units and service hoses to aircraft.
- Processed necessary paperwork related to cargo shipments including customs documents.
- Worked in various weather conditions to ensure continuous airport operations.
Crane Operator
Triple S Steel
Salt Lake City
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated cranes to lift and move steel products safely.
- Inspected equipment before operation to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting operations efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risk during crane operations.
- Maintained logs of crane activities and inspections for reporting purposes.
- Trained new operators on safe practices and equipment handling.
- Communicated with ground crew to ensure safe load placement.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on cranes to ensure functionality.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Utilized remote controls or radio devices to operate the crane.
- Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
- Reduced hazards and risks by conducting daily inspections on piling cranes and drill rigs.
- Monitored cables and grappling devices for wear and replaced cables according to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Mentored new employees on safety protocols and equipment procedures.
- Kept abreast of changing technologies through continuing education courses or seminars related to safe crane operation practices.
- Trained and monitored junior crane operators, communicating tasks clearly and giving regular, constructive feedback.
- Recorded bundle weights into company log.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure proper placement of materials.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
American Samoa Community College
American Samoa 08-2019
Skills
- Ground support equipment operation
- Baggage handling coordination
- Hazardous materials verification
- Safety protocol adherence
- Cargo paperwork processing
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Water service
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures compliance
- Problem-solving
- Crew assistance
- Weight/balance loading
- Workload management
Timeline
Ramp Agent
Swissport USA
12.2024 - 11.2025
Crane Operator
Triple S Steel
04.2022 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
American Samoa Community College