Port Agent-Baggage Handler (Driving)

SP Plus • Coconut Creek, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Port Agent travels between port and airport locations to deliver checked baggage to the appropriate airline at Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The role operates primarily outdoors at Port Everglades or the Port of Miami and requires urgency in meeting strict delivery schedules. Duties include processing baggage by tagging and weighing it as required, sorting and loading luggage into cages, sealing cages, loading them into a delivery truck, and unloading cages and luggage at the destination. The employee performs daily vehicle inspections, drives a box truck safely and lawfully on highways and local streets, and uses a radio to communicate with dispatchers and supervisors. Required airline training, including initial and recurrent training, must be completed on time.

Shifts vary with airport operating hours and may begin as early as 4:30 a.m.; schedules may change based on operational needs. Weekend availability is required, and the position is available seasonally. The work is physically demanding and involves extended standing, lifting and moving baggage, and working outdoors in varied weather. Employees must maintain a professional appearance and wear a clean, approved uniform while on shift. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Be available to work Friday through Tuesday morning and have weekend availability.
• Clear a background check and drug screen.
• Lift up to 70 pounds consistently throughout the shift; the job description also states the employee must regularly lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Stand for long periods and work outdoors in hot, cold, rainy, and other weather conditions.
• Complete all required training, including airport compliance training.
• Be able to obtain an airport badge, port badge, and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills, using appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Have reliable transportation to work.
• Meet appearance guidelines, including wearing a clean, approved uniform and covering tattoos; visible tattoos or body piercings are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Previous delivery or driving experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel between port and airport locations to deliver checked baggage to the appropriate airline.
• Sort, tag, and load luggage into cages; seal the cages and load them into a truck.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and safely and lawfully drive a delivery box truck on highways and local streets.
• Operate a radio to communicate with dispatchers and supervisors.
• Unload cages from the truck and unload luggage from cages.
• Process checked baggage by tagging and weighing it as required.
• Complete required initial and recurrent airline training in a timely manner.
• Meet strict baggage delivery schedules with a sense of urgency.
• Present a professional appearance and wear a clean, approved uniform while on shift.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed