Belt Attendant

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Newark, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipment, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 164 airport locations, 18 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us? We are seeking Baggage System Attendants for the purpose of clearing baggage jams and faults as well as monitoring BHS and airline baggage operations. Duties may include entering the baggage system to free baggage jams and to maintain the cleanliness of the immediate work area and bag room as required. Attendants are responsible for the operation of the belt system. Must ensure proper spacing of bags and monitor the buildup of bags on the carousels. Must ensure that the bags are aligned as required and/or immediately clear any resulting jams. Attendants are responsible for the manual movement of baggage in the event of a system outage. Attendants will be responsible for providing customer service while directing, handling passenger baggage, and ensuring that customer baggage is directed to the appropriate locations from stations in the Airport bag room.

Requirements

• HS Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule accommodating to a 24/7 operation including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Background check and drug screen required
• Must be able to attain and sustain an Airport I.D. Badge

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Baggage Handling Systems or Airport Operations

Responsibilities

• Clear jams by physically re-arranging baggage and respond to trouble calls in the Baggage Handling System
• Maintaining cleanliness of system, providing cleaning including but not limited to sweeping, housekeeping, collecting trash, cleaning dust and debris and general housekeeping of area around system
• Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and comprehensive skills
• Monitor the BHS system from Control room as needed
• Follow instructions from control room operators, technicians and supervisors on maintenance needs
• Exercise safe working practices at all times, demonstrating and complying with all Company safety policies, including but not limited to personal protection equipment, following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.

Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• 401k program offered!
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED