Airline Baggage Handler

SP Plus
PORTLAND, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2024

Overview

Bags, a SP Company, is driven by Our Promise, “Making Every Moment Matter for a World on the Go.” Our team understands that time is scarce, so we are intentional about putting ourselves in the shoes of those we serve. The result is a unique combination of talented people and industry-leading technology that enables SP to prioritize each and every moment, recognizing that the time colleagues, clients and customers invest in us must always matter.

 

Salary Range: $18.89 per hour

 

The Airline Baggage Handler will verify passenger boarding pass with their checked bag and move the bags to the security screening induction system. 

 

This is a physically demanding position which requires on-the-job security training and the ability to receive all applicable airport security badges.

 

 

You will...

  • Communicating effectively and clearly. Asking each passenger the safety and security questions
  • Loading passenger luggage onto the security screening induction belt
  • Working closely with the Airline ticket counter agents

 

You have...

  • Must be at least 18 years of age 
  • Be authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be able to clear a background and drug screen
  • Must be able to lift up to up to 75 lbs consistently throughout the shift 
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, push, pull throughout entire shift
  • Experience in customer service preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills using appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation to effectively communicate with internal and external customers  
  • Complete all required training including airport compliance
  • Able to obtain an airport badge 

 

Appearance Guidelines

 

Employees are expected at all times to present a professional business-like image, even when working behind the scenes. It is the policy of the Company that each employee’s dress, grooming, and personal hygiene should be appropriate to the work situation and be consistent with the Company’s business standards. 

 

  • For all male employees a fully grown in, well-maintained mustache, beard or goatee is permitted
  • No visible tattoos or body piercings are allowed. Any tattoos must be covered by your uniform or other means agreed upon by management.
  • Clean & well-maintained approved uniforms must be worn on shift
  • Additional requirements as specified by management

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers and to communicate with customers and fellow employees. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stand; walk. The employee is also frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. In addition, the employee is required to of twist, turn, stretch, and bend on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds regularly. The employee must be able to move in a relatively quick manner.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus.  

 

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SP is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.

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