Baggage Handler

ABM industries; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM is seeking a Baggage Handler to assist airline passengers with the handling, processing, and transportation of luggage at the airport. You will meet arrivals, assist at baggage claim, and help load and unload baggage onto the handling system.

The role emphasizes clear communication with passengers and security personnel and requires adherence to all airport policies. This full-time position notes that holidays and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• No experience required and on the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport passenger luggage as directed.
• Assist with oversized or unusually shaped luggage (skis, kennels, strollers).
• Ensure luggage is placed safely on the baggage handling system.
• Follow airport and government policies and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with passengers, co-workers, and security personnel.
• Determine flight departure times and connecting carriers from tickets.
• Screen transferring passengers before returning baggage belts.
• Verify baggage tags for accuracy.
• Assist passengers with short-checked bags as needed.
• Handle misplaced baggage and report to carriers.
• Assess baggage needs across airline locations.
• Comply with client/site security requirements and processes.
• Coordinate assignments with dispatchers and gate agents as needed.
• Complete thorough incident reports.

Skills

Customer service

Education

No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Job description

Overview

Pay: $14.00 an hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Shift: Full-Time – Holidays and weekends are a requirement

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Baggage Handler.

The Baggage Handler is responsible for assisting airline passengers with proper handling, processing, and transportation of their luggage. Meet all arrivals as scheduled and assist passengers at baggage claim.

Loading, unloading, carrying or otherwise transporting passenger luggage to and from specified areas. Assist in proper handling of over-sized, unusually shaped luggage including skis, dog kennels and strollers. Ensure passenger luggage is placed safely on the baggage handling system. Adhere to all airport and government policies and regulations. Ability to effectively communicate with passengers, co-workers, shift coordinators, managers, and security personnel.

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 88H, 88M, LS, 0431, 2T2X1

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, carrying or otherwise transporting passenger luggage to and from specified areas.




• Assist in proper handling of over-sized, unusually shaped luggage including skis, dog kennels and strollers.




• Ensure passenger luggage is placed safely on the baggage handling system.




• Adhere to all airport and government policies and regulations.




• Ability to effectively communicate with passengers, co-workers, shift coordinators, managers, and security personnel.




• Determine flight departure times and connecting carriers based on customer tickets




• Screen all passengers transferring between airlines prior to placing baggage on the return belts




• Ensure baggage tags are correct




• Direct and assist passengers with short-checked bags




• Handle misplaced or lost baggage claims and provide reports to carriers




• Evaluate customers' needs concerning airline locations




• Comply with all client and/or site security requirements and processes




• Coordinate assignments with dispatchers and gate Agents, if necessary




• Complete thorough Incident Reports

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older




• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required




• No experience required and on the job training provided

Preferred:

• One (1) year of customer service experience preferred

REQNUMBER: 170401

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.