Baggage Handler

About the role

Part-time ramp agent position at KOA airport on the P.M. shift. This role involves loading, unloading, servicing, guiding, and directing customer aircraft while safeguarding baggage, cargo, and mail.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, services, guides, and directs customer aircraft
• Safeguards customers' baggage, air cargo, airmail from weather, loss, theft, damage and/or destruction
• Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage carts in a safe manner
• Operates pushback equipment and maintains visual contact with Wing Walkers to ensure the pushback equipment is free of any danger
• Receives and records Customer baggage, airfreight, mail and company materials as required
• Picks up, delivers, and transports cargo and baggage to and from aircraft and prepares records in connection with these responsibilities
• Operates and/or drives motorized equipment, such as belt loaders, air start units, lift trucks, push back tugs, bag cart, lavatory cart, and deicers; or manually push and pull push carts and containers
• Completes paperwork and forms connected with work assignments pertaining to procedures and enter into Company's information system as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position

Requirements

• Must be a local (in-state) resident
• Valid In-State Driver's License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to pass up to a 10-year background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security
• Must be able to lift / carry / push / pull and move items of 70 pounds and/or more on a regular basis and repetitively lift weights of 40 to 50 pounds on raised surfaces
• Must be able to walk, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a frequent basis and for extended periods
• Must be able to work in cramped or high places
• Must be able to carry heavy items up and down jet way stairs
• High School diploma or GED

Qualifications

• One+ year of relevant experience (preferred)
• Able to communicate information and instructions verbally and/or via radio equipment
• Able to communicate effectively in a professional manner

Benefits

• Flight Benefits - exclusive travel privileges for yourself and your family
• Competitive pay with daily access to earned wages
• Paid holidays and Paid time off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% company match contribution when you contribute 9% to your retirement plan after 30 days for full-time employees
• Exclusive Discounts and Additional Wellness programs

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