Baggage Handling Specialist

Colonial Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Bag Room Agent to support baggage handling operations on-site. You will manage loading, unloading, and movement of checked baggage with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Under supervision, you will operate equipment, follow load plans, and assist in maintaining accurate flight and baggage records while working in a fast-paced airport environment.

Qualifications

• Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
• Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs.
• Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lift baggage and/or cargo weighing up to 70lbs when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers.
• Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft.
• Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations.
• Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies.
• Ascend/descend jet-way stairs while carrying baggage.
• Bend/stoop and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers.
• Stand for up to 4 hours in all weather conditions to upload or unload cargo and direct traffic.
• Walk continuously to load/unload cargo from pallets, containers, carts, or conveyor belts.
• Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment.
• Drive and operate motorized equipment (Tug, Belt Loader).
• Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels.
• Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data for weight and balance purposes.
• Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operations.
• Connect support equipment to aircraft such as PC Air, GPU etc.
• Use signaling devices to communicate with co-workers or flight crew.
• Ensure compliance with dnata, TSA and FAA regulations and policies.

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Bag Room Agent to support baggage handling operations on-site. You will manage loading, unloading, and movement of checked baggage with attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

Under supervision, you will operate equipment, follow load plans, and assist in maintaining accurate flight and baggage records while working in a fast-paced airport environment.