Baggage Handlers

Job title : Baggage Handlers

ob Summary

• The Baggage Handler is responsible for safely and quickly loading, unloading or transporting airline passengers’ luggage in good time at the airport.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Collecting, sorting and checking luggage against flight lists, making sure that items go on to the right aircraft
• Transferring luggage from the check-in areas to the departure areas
• Taking luggage to the appropriate aircraft in a baggage truck – protecting it against bad weather if needed
• Moving luggage to and from aircraft holds using trucks, cargo loaders and loading conveyor systems
• Storing cargo (goods) in warehouses ready for distribution
• Ensuring the luggage is loaded on the correct conveyors in the baggage reclaim area.
• Removing luggage from an aircraft as quickly as possible after it has landed.
• Keeping an eye open for suspicious-looking baggage items at all times and reporting anything unusual to security or the police immediately.
• Correctly loading and storing luggage in the hold of the aircraft.
• Recording and dealing with damaged or incorrectly received baggage, and load discrepancies.
• Using specialist equipment such as conveyors, bar code recognition and lifting equipment.
• Informing appropriate members of staff about damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years related experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow and act on instructions.
• Ability to observe and be aware of safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately, even under pressure.
• Must be reliable and honest.
• Must have good vision and normal colour vision.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Must be able to think quickly when dealing with problems.
• Have some mechanical skills, to operate equipment and machinery.

Physical Requirements:

• Good level of fitness and physical strength
• May be required to work late shifts
• Must be able to lift up heavy items at times.