Baggage Service Associate - Calgary Airport

Company Description

BEUMER Group provides fully integrated automated high-speed airport baggage handling systems for small, medium, and large airports worldwide. This includes producing and integrating systems for security screening, storage, sortation and transportation of departure baggage from check-in to departure gate, as well as transportation of transfer and arrival baggage. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

Baggage Handling System Associates are responsible for removing items that cause jams and will be required to perform physical baggage handling in the event of system failures. Other responsibilities include inducting, scanning, clearing, and monitoring bags to keep them flowing properly. The MES (Manual Encoding System) Operator and Bag Jam Operators report to the Operations Supervisor and System Operator Controllers and will be required to report consistent baggage jams that occur on the conveyor belts and on the sorting system.

Must be able to work rotating shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Primary function is to induct bags onto the Baggage System Via the in-feeds in a methodical and procedural manner.
• Ensure smooth running of systems by attending to jams IMMEDIATELY and also making sure the system is not damaged after removing items that caused jam.
• To monitor and clear any blockages that prevents the flow of baggage.
• To hand scan every bag and to fall back to keyboard mode if bags are not scanning then promptly following up with the Control Room.
• Physical baggage handling in the event of system failures.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced airport environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and variable temperatures.
• Frequent walking, heavy lifting, and standing throughout large airport facilities.

Qualifications

• Baggage sorting work and experience in material handling equipment preferred but not required.
• Technical Certificate
• RAIC Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain such clearance
• Ability to comprehend strategy insights and values
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing, and pulling.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently or as part of a team.
• Prior experience in baggage handling or airport operations is an asset but not required.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative intralogistics company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of the benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage (Supplemental)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous match because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation, up to the point of undue hardship.