Bag Jam Clearer - Fort Lauderdale International Airport

Bag Jam Clearer

Join Oshkosh Aerotech as a Bag Jam Clearer, where you'll play a critical role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of airport operations. You'll quickly respond to baggage handling system faults, safely transport luggage, assist in basic maintenance, and support operational continuity. This active role requires physical agility, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work varying shifts in diverse conditions.

This position is located at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Joining Oshkosh Aerotech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and more!

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Respond promptly to faults in the baggage handling system, ensuring quick resolution.
• Safely transport baggage within designated handling areas.
• Identify and report issues to prevent system disruptions or failures.
• Assist in routine maintenance tasks and basic mechanical repairs as required.
• Provide operational support during system outages or malfunctions.
• Comply with company safety standards and contribute positively to a diverse, collaborative environment.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Availability to work day or night shift including weekends and holidays.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience in airport operations or facility maintenance.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Basic proficiency with computers and common software applications.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of a Bag Jam Clearer, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

Work environment:

While performing the duties of a Bag Jam Clearer, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. Ability to work in outside weather conditions on an airport ramp around aircrafts and the confined areas of baggage conveyor systems. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Good hand / eye coordination is required.

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