Baggage Handler
About The Position
The Baggage Agent plays a vital role in delivering high-quality baggage handling and a smooth airport experience. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, teamwork, customer expectations, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Duties include handling baggage manually or mechanically, completing operational data and documentation, performing baggage sorting, conducting area hazard checks, and carrying out headset duties, including communication with the flight deck, in accordance with training. Employees are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and wellbeing and that of others, following workplace safety rules and provided training. The company prohibits the misuse of alcohol and drugs and conducts regular testing to enforce its Substance Misuse Policy. The position is paid at $17.13 per hour and is a contract role for American Airlines. Listed shifts are 0300–1100, 0800–1600, and 1600–2230.
Requirements
- Customer and safety focus.
- Full driving license.
- Ability to lift and move heavy baggage.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities and situations.
- Respectful, supportive, and friendly approach.
Responsibilities
- Manually or mechanically load and off-load baggage in accordance with training.
- Gather, enter, and process operational data and documentation using manual, automated, or computerized systems, including weather reporting.
- Perform baggage sortation duties safely and efficiently.
- Conduct area hazard checks.
- Carry out headset duties, including communicating with the flight deck, in accordance with training.
- Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health, safety, and wellbeing and follow workplace safety rules and procedures.
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