IAD-Baggage Handler
About The Position
The Baggage Handler is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient loading, unloading, sorting, and transportation of passenger baggage and cargo. The role supports airline operations by ensuring luggage is handled accurately while maintaining compliance with airport safety and security procedures. The shift is 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the employee must be able to work any day, including weekends. The work takes place in a fast-paced airport environment with exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, and operational deadlines. The employee must follow airline, airport, TSA, and company safety and security procedures, maintain a proper uniform or business attire as directed, and keep identification badges visible. The role also requires reliable transportation and telephone access, English communication and literacy skills, and successful completion of pre-employment and random drug tests and a pre-employment background check. The employee must meet requirements to obtain a security-sensitive identification badge.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Reliable telephone and transportation.
- Ability to take verbal direction in English and read, write, understand, and carry out instructions in English.
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.
- Must meet requirements to obtain a security-sensitive identification badge.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and airport operational environments.
- Must wear the proper uniform or business attire as directed and keep identification badges visible.
- Must be able to work any day, including weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Previous airline experience.
- Previous customer service, hospitality, or baggage handling experience.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload passenger baggage, cargo, and mail from aircraft safely and efficiently.
- Sort and transport luggage to designated areas within the airport.
- Safely operate baggage handling equipment, carts, belt loaders, and tugs.
- Ensure baggage is scanned, tagged, and routed to the correct flights.
- Inspect equipment and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Follow airline, airport, and TSA security procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of baggage areas and workspaces.
- Assist with aircraft arrival and departure operations as needed.
- Collaborate with ramp agents, supervisors, and airline personnel to meet operational deadlines.
- Respond quickly to changing flight schedules and operational needs.
- Adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
- Take reasonable care of personal and others' health, safety, and wellbeing in accordance with provided information and training.
- Participate in achievement of company objectives and perform other duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
