Bagroom Agent Lead

dnata•New York, NY

42d•Onsite

About The Position

As a dnata Baggage Agent Lead, you have the essential role of leading the bagroom, the unloading and loading of luggage, freight, and cargo on and off commercial aircraft. Driving and operating small specialized commercial vehicles.

Requirements

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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Continuously lead and participate in the movement of cargo and baggage loading on and off aircraft and transport it between aircraft, outbound bagroom, airport terminals, air cargo facilities, and other aircraft
Lift cargo weighing up to 70 lbs. 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 cargo
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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
Other duties as assigned
Can meet the Station’s attendance standards
Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays
Specific shifts to be determined based on operational needs
Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation
Ability to work in inclement weather
Frequent bending, stretching push/pulling, stacking, and kneeling in small, confined locations.