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Baggage Handling Agent

Requisition ID
2021-2461
Employer
PrimeFlight Aviation
# of Openings
13
Hire Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
Full-Time
Shift
Various
Days
Weekdays, Weekends
Career Type
Baggage/Cargo
Benefits
Insurance - Medical, Insurance - Dental, Insurance - Vision, Insurance - Life, Retirement - 401K, Paid Time Off - Sick, Paid Time Off - Vacation, Job Perks - Parking Discount, Job Perks - Employee Discount, Job Perks - Paid Parking, Commuter Benefits - Caltrain, Commuter Benefits - BART, Commuter Benefits - SamTrans, Educational/Training - Paid Training
Minimum Related Experience
6 Months
Union Membership Required
No
Monthly Union Dues
USD $0.00
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Badging Fees
Paid by Employer
Starting
USD $20.72/Hourly

Company Description

PrimeFlight Aviation Services provides major airlines and airports with the ground handling services, aircraft services and terminal services necessary for the safe and reliable operation of aircraft and the comfort and enjoyment of passengers. Through our national footprint, proprietary transition process and executive leadership composed of industry veterans, we've earned a solid foundation and track record of providing exceptional, value-driven airline services. Whether it's total handling or individual services, PrimeFlight has the right mix of service breadth and executional expertise to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers.

Overview

 

 

 

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Responsibilities

 100% employer paid benefits (employee + family)

 

 As a valued member of the PrimeFlight team, you will:

  • Load and unload baggage
  • Sort and stack baggage on specified carts, conveyors, or screening machines
  • Safely transport baggage on carts in specified areas
  • Transport oversize baggage or live animals as necessary
  • Ensure and maintain an adequate supply of baggage tubs for baggage conveyor belts
  • If/When working with In-Line Baggage System:
    • Clear jams on baggage conveyor systems
    • Clean debris from belt system
    • Manually encode baggage numbers for misread bag tags
    • Lift, sort, and stack baggage when belt system is inoperable
    • Move oversize bags to airline carousel
  • Demonstrate regular, predictable attendance at job location
  • Exceed PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
  • Carry out other duties as assigned
  • Cross utilization with other service lines may be required

Qualifications

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving, Customer Service, Interpersonal, and Oral Communication

 

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this Job Description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 General Qualifications:

  • 18 years of age
  • Reliable transportation
  • Eligible to work in the United States

Education/Experience:

N/A

 

 Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively in English.

 

 Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

 

Computer Skills:

No skills needed.

 

 Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

 

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

 Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become high at various times. Employee must be willing to wear/utilize company-supplied personal protective equipment (hearing protection) to mitigate their noise exposure. 

 Some work is in an outside environment, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather.

 

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Continuously stand and walk for 6-8 hours
  • Repeatedly lift 70 pounds or more:
    • Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy bags
    • Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, squat, and reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
    • Must be able to lift bags high enough to transport luggage
  • Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by terminal environment
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: (clear vision at 20 feet or more with or without corrective lenses).
  • Because the job involves heavy physical work, it is important to be physically strong. 
 
 

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To learn about SFO's Background and Badging process, please click here.

 

All people working at SFO are eligible for incentives:

  • BART Discount Card: Save $9.10 on your roundtrip BART commute
  • Citizenship Workshops: Save $700 on your citizenship application cost
  • Save on childcare costs. Access a subsidized childcare program for SFO employees, with tuition offered at 75 – 80% of market rate cost
  • Transportation assistance

Click here to view a complete list of SFO Employee Benefits and Discounts Information

 

Former or current SFO Employees may have priority access to this opportunity.  Be sure to complete the employer’s on-line application and email SFO’s Business and Career Center (careers@flysfo.com) your name and the date you applied.

 

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