Baggage Handler

Baggage Handler — Job Responsibilities & Duties

📋 Main Purpose

To handle, load, unload, sort and deliver passenger baggage, cargo and mail safely and efficiently at the airport, ensuring on-time delivery and proper handling at all times.

✅ Key Duties & Responsibilities

🧳 Handling & Movement

- Receive, sort, load and unload passenger baggage onto carts, trolleys or conveyor belts

- Transport baggage between aircraft, terminal buildings and baggage claim areas safely and promptly

- Check baggage against flight manifests to ensure nothing is missing or misplaced

- Deliver oversized/odd-sized items (prams, wheelchairs, sports equipment) separately and carefully

✅ Safety & Care

- Handle baggage gently to prevent damage — do not throw, drop or drag items

- Report any damaged, open or suspicious-looking bags immediately to the supervisor

- Stack and secure bags properly on trolleys to prevent falling during transport

- Follow all airport safety rules, speed limits, and traffic signs at all times

📋 Checking & Reporting

- Count and verify the number of bags received and handed over

- Record and report any missing, damaged or excess baggage immediately

- Update status or handover notes as required

- Report any safety hazards or equipment issues to the supervisor right away

🤝 Teamwork & Operations

- Work as a team with other handlers, drivers and ground staff

- Arrive on time for shifts and ready to start work at the scheduled hour

- Assist during peak periods or flight delays to ensure baggage keeps moving

- Keep the work area tidy and free of obstacles at all times