Baggage Handler/Unjammer (Orlando)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Baggage Handler to ensure the efficient sorting, transportation, and processing of passenger luggage. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment, lifting heavy bags, and adhering to strict safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and the ability to work various shifts, including early mornings and weekends. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the travel experience of passengers. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are committed to safety and efficiency, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. regularly and work in fast-paced conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort and transport passenger luggage efficiently.
• Comply with safety policies and maintain cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Baggage sorting

Manual encoding using scanners

Heavy lifting (75 lbs)

Safety compliance

Good hand/eye coordination

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand scanner

Bag tag computer touch screen

Job description

Baggage handler/UnJammer

Baggage handler/UnJammer Job Summary: The Baggage Handler is responsible for the efficient sorting, transportation, and processing of passenger luggage within baggage handling areas and selected screening rooms.

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.