Baggage Service Associate - Calgary Airport

BEUMER Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baggage handling systems company in Calgary is seeking Baggage Handling System Associates. This role involves managing baggage flow by inducting, scanning, and monitoring bags on the conveyor system. Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Responsibilities include immediate attention to jams and physical baggage handling during system failures. Applicants should have strong attention to detail and the ability to perform physical tasks. Full-time employees benefit from medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical & Dental coverage

401(k) with Generous Match

Life Insurance / Long Term Disability

Ancillary Insurances

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• RAIC Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain such clearance.
• Baggage sorting work and experience in material handling equipment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Induct bags onto the Baggage System methodically.
• Monitor and clear any blockages preventing the flow of baggage.
• Attend to jams immediately to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Physical labor ability

Education

Technical Certificate

Job description

Company Description

BEUMER Groupprovides fully integrated automated high-speed airport baggage handling systems for small, medium, and large airports worldwide. This includes producing and integrating systems for security screening, storage, sortation and transportation of departure baggage from check-in to departure gate, as well as transportation of transfer and arrival baggage.We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

Baggage Handling System Associates are responsible for removing items that cause jams and will be required to perform physical baggage handling in the event of system failures. Other responsibilities include inducting, scanning, clearing, and monitoring bags to keep them flowing properly. The MES (Manual Encoding System) Operator and Bag Jam Operators report to the Operations Supervisor and System Operator Controllers and will be required to report consistent baggage jams that occur on the conveyor belts and on the sorting system. This role is on-site in the Calgary Airport.

Must be able to work rotating shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Primary function is to induct bags onto the Baggage System Via the in-feeds in a methodical and procedural manner.
• Ensure smooth running of systems by attending to jams IMMEDIATELY and also making sure the system is not damaged after removing items that caused jam.
• To monitor and clear any blockages that prevents the flow of baggage.
• To hand scan every bag and to fall back to keyboard mode if bags are not scanning then promptly following up with the Control Room.
• Physical baggage handling in the event of system failures.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced airport environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and variable temperatures.
• Frequent walking and standing throughout large airport facilities.

Qualifications

• Baggage sorting work and experience in material handling equipment preferred but not required.
• Technical Certificate
• RAIC Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain such clearance
• Ability to comprehend strategy insights and values
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently or as part of a team.
• Prior experience in baggage handling or airport operations is an asset but not required.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full‑time employees.

• Medical & Dental coverage options.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work‑life balance.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.