Baggage Handler

Pay: $14.00 an hour

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Shift: Full-Time – Holidays and weekends are a requirement

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Baggage Handler.

The Baggage Handler is responsible for assisting airline passengers with proper handling, processing, and transportation of their luggage. Meet all arrivals as scheduled and assist passengers at baggage claim.

Loading, unloading, carrying or otherwise transporting passenger luggage to and from specified areas. Assist in proper handling of over-sized, unusually shaped luggage including skis, dog kennels and strollers. Ensure passenger luggage is placed safely on the baggage handling system. Adhere to all airport and government policies and regulations. Ability to effectively communicate with passengers, co-workers, shift coordinators, managers, and security personnel.

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 88H, 88M, LS, 0431, 2T2X1

• Loading, unloading, carrying or otherwise transporting passenger luggage to and from specified areas.
• Assist in proper handling of over-sized, unusually shaped luggage including skis, dog kennels and strollers.
• Ensure passenger luggage is placed safely on the baggage handling system.
• Adhere to all airport and government policies and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with passengers, co-workers, shift coordinators, managers, and security personnel.
• Determine flight departure times and connecting carriers based on customer tickets
• Screen all passengers transferring between airlines prior to placing baggage on the return belts
• Ensure baggage tags are correct
• Direct and assist passengers with short-checked bags
• Handle misplaced or lost baggage claims and provide reports to carriers
• Evaluate customers' needs concerning airline locations
• Comply with all client and/or site security requirements and processes
• Coordinate assignments with dispatchers and gate Agents, if necessary
• Complete thorough Incident Reports

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
• No experience required and on the job training provided
  

Preferred:

• One (1) year of customer service experience preferred