Bagroom Agent

Location: JFK T8 NEW YORK, Building 86 Cargo Plaza Rd, Jamaica, New York, United States of America Job Description dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata , we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. Under the supervision of the Lead Agent or Supervisor, the Bag room Agent is responsible for receiving, loading, unloading, and distributing passengers’ checked baggage. Bag room Agents may also be responsible for record‑keeping procedures associated with baggage and flight records. Assist in the handling and transportation of baggage as directed. Transport checked baggage from one location to the appropriate location, working quickly. Physically fit and have the stamina for all the lifting, carrying, and bending that the job involves. Able to use mechanical handling equipment. A careful worker, as some of the items you’ll be handling will be expensive and fragile. Responsibilities Lift baggage and/or cargo weighing up to 70 lbs when loading/unloading aircraft, carts, and containers. Loading/unloading may require lifting over 100 items for a single aircraft. Push/pull loaded and empty carts and containers during loading/unloading operations. Couple/uncouple carts and/or cargo container dollies. Ascend/descend jet‑way stairs while carrying baggage. Bend, stoop, and crawl to move and stack/unstack cargo in aircraft and containers. Stand for up to 4 hours in all weather conditions to upload or unload cargo and direct traffic. Walk continuously to load/unload cargo from pallets, containers, carts, or conveyor belts. Complete safety checklists for motorized equipment. Drive and operate motorized equipment (Tug, Belt Loader). Read and interpret aircraft load sheets, checked baggage tags, and cargo labels. Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data for weight and balance purposes. Count baggage/cargo being uploaded/unloaded during operations. Connect support equipment to aircraft such as PC Air, GPU, etc. Use signalling devices to communicate with co‑workers or flight crew. Ensure compliance with dnata , TSA, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Possess/maintain a valid state driver’s license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations. Must be able to pass SIDA airport and training tests. Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and crawling. Ability to stand for up to 4 hours in all weather conditions is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr