SUMMARY OVERVIEW
The Baggage Encoder Agent is responsible for the accurate encoding and tracking of baggage within the airports baggage handling system. This role ensures that all baggage is processed efficiently scanned correctly and directed to the appropriate destinations to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately input and encode baggage information including tracking numbers flight details and passenger information into the baggage management system
- Scan bags as they arrive and verify that each item is logged correctly ensuring accurate tracking throughout the handling process
- Identify and address any discrepancies or issues related to baggage tracking including lost or misplaced items and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve these issues
- Keep accurate records of baggage processing activities generating reports on performance metrics and any incidents that occur during the encoding process
- Attention to detail
- Brings their A game every day with energy and enthusiasm respect for their team and the highest regard for safety
- May be assigned other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years of age or older
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Prior experience in baggage handling encoding or a similar role within an airport environment is a plus
- Ability to read write speak and understand the English language to include documents
- Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically including the use electronic devices including IPads/Tablets Computers and Mobile Devices
- Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both inperson and through electronic means
- Pass a background check and drug screen
- Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA TSA Port Authority U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal as applicable)
- Airlines are 24/7 so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights weekends and holidays
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 reach with arms and grasp with hands
- Must be able to push pull
- Must be able to crawl and crouch at times in confined tight spaces
- Must be able to bend stretch squat kneel
- Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
- Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
- Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (threedimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp 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 factors including qualifications skills competencies education and experience.
PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is proudto be an equalopportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service Inc. 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority