Baggage Handler

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.

Salary: $21.25/hr.

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.

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members (Programa de Beneficios de ABM).

Responsibilities

• Ability to read IATA tickets to determine flight departure times and connecting carriers.
• Screens all interline passengers prior to placing bags on the interline return belts.
• Ensures baggage tagging is correct.
• Direct and assist passengers with mischecked or short-checked bags.
• Handles misplaced/lost baggage claims and provides reports to Carriers.
• Evaluates customer's need concerning airline locations.
• Is able to meet the Station's attendance standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to be empathetic, mindful, and helpful to customers who have been separated from the belongings.
• Resourceful when dealing with mishandled baggage by tracing and reuniting customers with their belongings.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds or more on occasion throughout their work shift.
• Stand, walk, bend and lift for ¾ of more of the work shift.
• Must strictly adhere to Company, Carrier and Airport policies and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of prior work experience preferred
• 1 year Warehouse experience
• Able to lift 50lbs plus

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit

Job Info

• Job Identification 160812
• Posting Date 07/20/2026, 07:16 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Jamaica, NY, United States
• Job Category Customer Service
• Work Days Full Time, Including Weekends
• Workplace On-site