Baggage Handling Agent - FLL Airport

Baggage Handling Agent

Lift, load, and launch your future — become a baggage handling agent!

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you.

Why work for PrimeFlight? • Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, growth opportunities, and more (*Benefits may vary based on eligibility) • We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry • Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect • With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression

Summary overview

The baggage handler's primary duty is to ensure passenger luggage is handled promptly, efficiently, and safely. This role includes loading and unloading baggage from conveyor belts and aircraft, carefully sorting luggage by flight destination, and adhering to all safety and security procedures. This team-oriented position requires working in various weather conditions, lifting heavy items, and operating ground support equipment as needed to maintain efficient airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload passenger luggage and cargo on and off aircraft
• Operate baggage handling equipment such as conveyor belts and trolleys
• Sort and route baggage to the correct flight and carousel
• Ensure timely delivery of baggage to and from aircraft
• Inspect baggage for damage or security risks and report any issues
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures while handling baggage
• Work closely with other ground staff to ensure efficient baggage processing
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the baggage handling area
• Collaborate with security personnel to ensure adherence to airport security measures
• Participate in training sessions on baggage handling procedures and equipment
• Coordinate with airline staff for special luggage handling, such as oversized or fragile items
• Record and report baggage handling activities in accordance with company and airport regulations
• Exceed PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, including written documents
• One year of customer service experience
• Ability to use electronic devices including iPads/Tablets, computers, and mobile devices
• Effectively communicate both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Physical activity/working conditions may include

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to push and pull
• Must be able to work at elevated heights
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, and kneel
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Ability to hear and respond to the spoken voice and audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.