Baggage Handler

Menzies Aviation; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking a Baggage Agent to play a vital role in baggage handling and airport operations. You will help ensure top-tier performance, safety, and teamwork while supporting an efficient airport experience.

Responsibilities include manual or mechanical baggage handling, data input, and headset communication with the flight deck. A full driving license and the ability to work outdoors in all weather are required.

Qualifications

• Customer and safety focus.
• Must have a Full Driving License.
• Ability to lift and move heavy baggage and work outdoors in all weathers.
• Flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Respectful, friendly approach.

Responsibilities

• On-load and off-load baggage manually or mechanically.
• Gather, input and process data for the operation.
• Carry out baggage sortation duties safely and efficiently.
• Perform area hazard checks.
• Communicate with the flight deck using headset.

Skills

Customer focus

Safety awareness

Full Driving License

Job description

People. Passion. Pride.Thisis what hasdriven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over300 locations in65 countries, across6continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

TheBaggageAgent plays a vital role in ensuring toptier performance in all aspects of baggage handling, exceeding customer expectations while upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and teamwork. With a strong commitment to company policies and procedures, they help create a smooth and seamless airport experience.

What you will be doing:

• On-load and off-load baggage manually or mechanically, in accordance with the relevant training received.
• Gather, input and process all data and documentation necessary for the fulfilment of the success of the operation, by manual, automated or computerised systems, including weather reporting.
• Undertake all relevant baggage sortation duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out area hazard checks.
• Carry out Head-set duties, including communication with the flight deck, in accordance with the relevant training received.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

• Customer and safety focus
• Full Driving License
• The ability to lift and move heavybaggage andwork outdoors in all weathers.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations
• Respectful, supportive and Friendly approach

Pay: $17.13 Hourly

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.

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