Baggage handling supervisor job description
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Baggage handling supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in baggage handling supervisor job postings.
Sample baggage handling supervisor requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in baggage handling.
- Knowledge of relevant software and technology.
- Understanding of safety regulations and protocols.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
Sample required baggage handling supervisor soft skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude and leadership skills.
Baggage handling supervisor job description example 1
Menzies Aviation baggage handling supervisor job description
As Menzies Aviation Cargo Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of departmental non-exempt employees such as, office/ warehouse workers and office/warehouse leads.
Key Responsibilities
+ Supervise Lead Cargo Agents; allocating resources as needed to ensure proper staffing is scheduled for office and/or warehouse operations.
+ Involved in the interviewing process, conduct performance evaluations, issue disciplinary actions and work with Account Manager on final decisions in these areas. Trains new employees
+ Ensures proper documentation is prepared by staff in order to maintain compliance with the FAA, DOT and other regulatory agencies.
+ Reviews operational reports and resolves problems to ensure minimum costs and delivery delays.
+ Performs safety audits to ensure employee safety.
+ Ensure that Cargo Operations personnel adhere to established company safety regulations
+ Conduct shift briefings to ensure staff is organized and informed
+ Resolves employees concerns and submits to manager for action.
+ Trains, develops, and educates staff.
+ Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role
+ Must follow all Security procedures as required.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ One-year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Prior Cargo, Warehouse and airline experience required
+ Must be 18 years of age or older
+ Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
+ Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
+ Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
+ Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
+ Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
+ To report any significant deficiency in our products, materials and documents
+ Has the duty to suggest any improvements to working practices especially those relating to Safety and security
+ Must have read and signed the Station Quality Manual, Emergency Response Procedures Manual and the Station Security Manual
+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including drug testing and ten-year background check as required by US Customs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Ability to learn quickly
+ Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
+ Strong interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work as part of a team
+ Ability to build relationships
Benefits
+ Free Employee Parking
+ Free Kaiser benefit for Employee + Spouse+ Children
+ Paid Training
+ Uniform provided
+ Advancement Opportunities to Manager
+ Opportunities for Leadership Training Programs
+ Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
+ Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
SFO has an on-site personnel vaccination mandate unless there is a (1) medical disability or (2) sincerely held religious belief (in which case a COVID-19 test must be administered and reported to the employer on a weekly basis).
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
+ Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
Experience
Required
+ Prior Cargo, Warehouse and airline experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Key Responsibilities
+ Supervise Lead Cargo Agents; allocating resources as needed to ensure proper staffing is scheduled for office and/or warehouse operations.
+ Involved in the interviewing process, conduct performance evaluations, issue disciplinary actions and work with Account Manager on final decisions in these areas. Trains new employees
+ Ensures proper documentation is prepared by staff in order to maintain compliance with the FAA, DOT and other regulatory agencies.
+ Reviews operational reports and resolves problems to ensure minimum costs and delivery delays.
+ Performs safety audits to ensure employee safety.
+ Ensure that Cargo Operations personnel adhere to established company safety regulations
+ Conduct shift briefings to ensure staff is organized and informed
+ Resolves employees concerns and submits to manager for action.
+ Trains, develops, and educates staff.
+ Required to attend the mandatory training imposed by the Company and Airlines as per job role
+ Must follow all Security procedures as required.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ One-year college certificate or technical school, six months related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Prior Cargo, Warehouse and airline experience required
+ Must be 18 years of age or older
+ Possess valid US driver's license with a clean driving record
+ Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
+ Must be comfortable lifting 70lbs repetitively
+ Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
+ Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
+ To report any significant deficiency in our products, materials and documents
+ Has the duty to suggest any improvements to working practices especially those relating to Safety and security
+ Must have read and signed the Station Quality Manual, Emergency Response Procedures Manual and the Station Security Manual
+ Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing, including drug testing and ten-year background check as required by US Customs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Ability to learn quickly
+ Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
+ Strong interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work as part of a team
+ Ability to build relationships
Benefits
+ Free Employee Parking
+ Free Kaiser benefit for Employee + Spouse+ Children
+ Paid Training
+ Uniform provided
+ Advancement Opportunities to Manager
+ Opportunities for Leadership Training Programs
+ Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
+ Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
SFO has an on-site personnel vaccination mandate unless there is a (1) medical disability or (2) sincerely held religious belief (in which case a COVID-19 test must be administered and reported to the employer on a weekly basis).
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
+ Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ DRIVERS LICENSE
Experience
Required
+ Prior Cargo, Warehouse and airline experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024