Bagroom Agent

dnata•Orlando, FL

9d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

dnata is a global air and travel services provider connecting people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. The dnata USA team keeps 27 of the country’s major airports connected, handling significant amounts of cargo, passengers, and flights annually. The work performed on the ground is crucial to keeping the country in the air. Under the supervision of the Lead Agent or Supervisor, the Bag room Agent is responsible for receiving, loading, unloading, and distributing passengers' checked baggage. Bag room Agents may also be responsible for record keeping procedures associated with baggage and flight records. Assist in the handling and transportation of baggage as directed. Transport checked baggage from one location to the appropriate location.

Requirements

Able to work quickly.
Physically fit and have the stamina for all the lifting, carrying, and bending that the job involves.
Able to use mechanical handling equipment.
A careful worker as some of the items you'll be handling will be expensive and fragile.
Possess/maintain a valid state driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations.
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

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 signalling 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.