Baggage Handling Agent,
JFK Airport :
Terminal 1
Key Responsibilities
- Load and unload passenger luggage and cargo to and from aircraft
- Operate baggage handling equipment (conveyors, carts, tugs, etc.)
- Sort and route baggage to correct flights and carousels
- Inspect luggage for damage or potential security concerns
- Coordinate with airline personnel for oversized, fragile, or special handling items
- Follow TSA and airport safety/security regulations
- Maintain organization and cleanliness in baggage areas
- Accurately complete required logs or reports
- Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisors or management
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Able to read, write, and understand English
- Comfortable using tablets, mobile devices, and other equipment
- Must pass background check and drug screening
- Eligible for airport clearances (TSA, Port Authority, etc.)
- Willing and able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
- Lift and move up to 70 pounds repetitively
- Stand, walk, bend, stretch, squat, and kneel for extended periods
- Work in indoor/outdoor environments under varying conditions
- Ability to push, pull, and handle luggage of all sizes
- Comfortable working in high-noise areas and responding to audible alarms
- Visual acuity requirements: close/distance/peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
Airway Cleaners LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Rate: $20.50/hour
Job Category: Airport Operations
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site