Airport Baggage Flow & Encoding Specialist

Pbpservices; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

PBP Services is seeking a Bag Jammer/Manual Encoder to maintain Baggage Handling System operations at the airport. You will clear bag jams, encode untagged bags, and support maintenance and operations teams to ensure on-time departures.

Work safely in fast-paced environments, follow LOTO and PPE requirements, and accurately record incidents and encoding data for reporting. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an airport, warehouse, or conveyor environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and safe work practices around automated equipment.
• Ability to learn and follow written and verbal instructions and complete reports accurately.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned areas of the BHS for baggage jams, blockages, or system interruptions and respond promptly to clear them safely and efficiently.
• Operate manual encoding stations to input baggage tag information when automated systems fail to read or process a bag.
• Communicate with the control room and operations staff regarding system status, conveyor stoppages, or irregular baggage flow.
• Follow all established safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements, when working near moving equipment.
• Inspect conveyors, diverters, and scanners visually for debris, obstruction, or potential issues while performing jam-clearing duties.
• Accurately record incidents, jam counts, and manual encoding data as required by the Supervisor.
• Support technicians and control room staff in identifying recurring system issues for preventive maintenance action.
• Maintain awareness of system operating zones, emergency stops, and safe work clearances.
• Keep assigned work areas clean, organized, and free from debris or foreign objects.
• Uphold PBP Services’ standards for professionalism, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic mechanical understanding

Job description

PBP Services is seeking a Bag Jammer/Manual Encoder to maintain Baggage Handling System operations at the airport. You will clear bag jams, encode untagged bags, and support maintenance and operations teams to ensure on-time departures.

Work safely in fast-paced environments, follow LOTO and PPE requirements, and accurately record incidents and encoding data for reporting. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work shifts including weekends.