Baggage Handler at United Nigeria Airlines – 4 Openings

Never Miss a Job Update Again. We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Company: Location: NigeriaState: Job type: Full-Time Job category: United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria. We Are Recruiting To Fill The Position BelowJob Title: Baggage HandlerLocations: Akure – Ondo, Abakiliki – Ebonyi, Ilorin – Kwara & EkitiEffective Date: TBAReports to: Station ManagerDepartment:

Ground OperationsJob SummaryThe Baggage Handler is responsible for safely and quickly loading, unloading or transporting airline passengers’ luggage in good time at the airport.

Duties / ResponsibilitiesCollecting, sorting and checking luggage against flight lists, making sure that items go on to the right aircraftTransferring luggage from the check-in areas to the departure areasTaking luggage to the appropriate aircraft in a baggage truck – protecting it against bad weather if neededMoving luggage to and from aircraft holds using trucks, cargo loaders and loading conveyor systemsStoring cargo (goods) in warehouses ready for distributionEnsuring the luggage is loaded on the correct conveyors in the baggage reclaim area. Removing luggage from an aircraft as quickly as possible after it has landed.

Keeping an eye open for suspicious-looking baggage items at all times and reporting anything unusual to security or the police immediately. Correctly loading and storing luggage in the hold of the aircraft. Recording and dealing with damaged or incorrectly received baggage and load discrepancies. Using specialist equipment such as conveyors, bar code recognition and lifting equipment. Informing appropriate members of staff about damaged or malfunctioning equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Experience & QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent. At least two years of related experience required.

Must be at least 18 years oldPhysical RequirementsGood level of fitness and physical strengthMay be required to work late shiftsMust be able to lift up heavy items at times. Required SkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to follow and act on instructions. Ability to observe and be aware of safety procedures at all times. Ability to work quickly and accurately, even under pressure. Must be reliable and honest. Must have good vision and normal colour vision. Ability to prioritise workloads.

Must be able to think quickly when dealing with problems. Have some mechanical skills to operate equipment and machinery. Application Closing DateNot Specified. Don't Keep! Kindly Share: