Airline Baggage Porter Agent, FLL

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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Baggage Porter main duties are transporting baggage from the ticket counter to the bag room utilizing a cart when the baggage belt is down/overcapacity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport baggage to the bag room/bag belt

COMPETENCY/BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be pleasant with others on the job and display a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfill obligations
• Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior even in difficult situations
• Accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Be sensitive to others' needs and feelings and be understanding and helpful on the job
• Abiding to TDA and Airline policies and procedures, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
• Complete all required training
• Only complete tasks for which you are fully trained
• Report any safety hazard or incident immediately

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to carry 70 pound suitcase from the floor to 18 inches and carry 70 pound suitcase in front of you with both hands for a distance of up to 25 feet; must have physical dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting and twisting. Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Airport environment:
Indoors and Outdoors. Extreme outdoor conditions where extreme temperature ranges may be encountered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

• Must have a Valid Driver License.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation with a fingerprint-based criminal records check in accordance with Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1542, and Airport Security, as required by the Transportation Security Administration.
• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986