Baggage Handler / UnJammer at Southeast Airport Services, Inc. Orlando, FL

Southeast Airport Services, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A baggage handling services company in Orlando, FL is seeking a Baggage Handler / UnJammer. Responsibilities include sorting and transporting luggage, ensuring safety compliance, and performing physical tasks regularly. Candidates should possess a valid Florida driver’s license and a high school diploma. Experience in airport operations is advantageous. This role is full-time with evening and overnight shifts available.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver’s License or Photo ID required.
• Airport experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform shift work including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Remove bags from conveyor belt and sort to appropriate piers.
• Lift and transport bags weighing over 75 lbs regularly.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Good hand/eye coordination

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Baggage Handler / UnJammer job at Southeast Airport Services, Inc.. Orlando, FL.

Baggage Handler/Unjammer at Orlando International Airport

• Job Type: Full-time.
• Shifts available: Evening and Overnights.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Remove bags from conveyor belt, read bag tags and then sort and transport bags to appropriate piers within the baggage handling area.
• Read bag tags and manually encode baggage using hand scanner and or bag tag computer touch screen (at manual encoding station).
• Read bag tags to determine which piers to send bags to, then apply pier tags and lift bags onto transfer belt at appropriate time (at transfer belt station).
• Work in the TSA Screening Room, as assigned, removing bags from incoming belt and sorting, and placing at TSA screener stations.
• Assigned tub collection and distribution duties in order to relieve customer personnel shortages.
• Lift 75 lbs. or more on a regular basis.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform cleaning of their work area, general cleaning of other areas, pods, trash, and any other duties as assigned or needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of a Baggage Handler, the employee is regularly required to climb; sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move 75 lbs. or more on a regular basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Good hand/eye coordination is required. Hearing abilities required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The Baggage Handler is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, cleaning/maintenance chemicals, heat, cold and vibration.
• Employees may work on an airport ramp around airline vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Works under the Airport Terminal, in conditions that may contain dust, dirt and continual noise that is below OSHA’s action level.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License or Photo ID.
• Airport experience a plus.
• Ability to perform shift work including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A candidate must fulfill a Drug Screening test and a fingerprint-based criminal background check to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA).
• Candidates must also be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable.
• Must be able to report to work on a regular, consistent, and timely basis.

About Southeast Airport Services, Inc.:

Southeast Airport Services, Inc. (SAS, Inc.), a Certified Small and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), is a full services facility support company that provides a wide array of services that have been customized to meet the needs of its aviation and logistics clients as well as their budget. SAS, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in package handling, sort management and belt flow simulation. Our experience provides effective operational management of the classifying and processing of consumer bags and luggage in an effective claims and damage free method.