What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bag room Agents position at dnata-JFK?
Summary:
dnata is looking for Ground Handling Agents.
Responsibilities:
- Lift baggage and or cargo weighing up to 70lbs. 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
- Must pass background check and drug screen
- Possess/maintain a valid State driver's license and other FAA/Airport required identification/seals or authorizations
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Specific shifts to be determined by administrative staff due to operational needs
- Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during irregular operation
- Ability to work in inclement weather
- Must be 18 years and older
- Must be eligible to work in the US
- Must be living in the US for 5 years.
About dnata US
dnata US is the Premier Ground Handler within the United States of America. With operations spanning across 26 cities, dnata US has consistently earned the respect of the customers we serve while driving sustainable product integrity across all divisions.
Ground Handler of the Year - 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Benefits
Weekly Pay
Paid Time Off
Paid Training
Company Uniforms
Equal Opportunity Employer
dnata US is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.