Port Agent-Baggage Handler (Driving)

Cruise / Port Agent

A Cruise / Port Agent will travel between The Port and the Airport locations. This position requires strong customer service skills as well as meeting a strict delivery schedule.

Position responsibilities include :

• Sorting, tagging, and loading luggage into cages
• Sealing cages and loading into truck
• Performing daily vehicle inspections
• Driving delivery box truck safely & lawfully on highways and local streets
• Operating radio to communicate with dispatcher and supervisors
• Unloading cages off truck
• Unloading luggage from cages
• Position works outside at the Port Everglades or Port of Miami delivering checked baggage to the appropriate airport (MIA or FLL)
• Position is physically demanding requiring loading of checked baggage in and out of box trucks
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Will be processing checked baggage by tagging & weighing as required
• Ensure all required airline training is completed timely - initial and recurrent training required
• A sense of urgency is required as baggage has to be delivered to the corresponding airline on time
• Shifts will vary based on Airport operational hours :
• Shifts begin as early as 4 : 30 AM (times may change based on operational needs)
• Reliable transportation to work is a must
• Weekend availability and ability to work is a must
• Seasonal Positions Available
• Previous delivery or driving experience is preferred - Paid Training

Qualifications :

Appearance Guidelines :

Employees are expected at all times to present a professional business-like image, even when working behind the scenes. It is the policy of the Company that each employee's dress, grooming, and personal hygiene should be appropriate to the work situation and be consistent with the Company's business standards.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers and to communicate with customers and fellow employees. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stand; walk. The employee is also frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. In addition, the employee is required to twist, turn, stretch, and bend on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds regularly. The employee must be able to move in a relatively quick manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range : $17.25 per hour

Benefits : Eligible employees will participate in the various benefits plans including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long / short term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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