Baggage Flow Operator & Manual Encoder

Professional Business Providers, Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Professional Business Providers, Inc. seeks a Bag Jammer / Manual Encoder to maintain smooth operation of the Baggage Handling System at Burbank International Airport. You will clear bag jams, encode untagged or unreadable bags, and support control room staff to ensure on-time departures.

In this frontline role, you’ll follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and work in a fast-paced environment. Previous airport or industrial conveyor experience is preferred, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Prior experience in an airport, warehouse, or industrial 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.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability and airport badging requirements.

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 awareness

Team communication

Lift 50 lbs

Stand/walk/climb

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Conveyor systems

Job description

Professional Business Providers, Inc. seeks a Bag Jammer / Manual Encoder to maintain smooth operation of the Baggage Handling System at Burbank International Airport. You will clear bag jams, encode untagged or unreadable bags, and support control room staff to ensure on-time departures.

In this frontline role, you’ll follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and work in a fast-paced environment. Previous airport or industrial conveyor experience is preferred, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs