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Job Title: Baggage Handler Un-Jammer
Location: Orlando International Airport (MCO) – Airport Operations Areas
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Department: Airport Operations – Baggage Handling
Reports To: Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager

Rate of Pay: $17.86 an hour

BAGGAGE HANDLER UN-JAMMER

Job Summary

The Baggage Handler Un-Jammer is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, sorting, encoding, and processing of passenger baggage within airport baggage handling and TSA screening areas. This role ensures continuous baggage flow, minimizes system disruptions, and supports on-time flight departures while maintaining compliance with airport security and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove baggage from conveyor belts and sort bags to appropriate baggage piers and transfer points.
• Read bag tags and determine proper routing destinations.
• Manually encode baggage using handheld scanners and/or touch-screen tag encoding systems at manual encoding stations.
• Apply pier tags and load baggage onto transfer belts at the correct time and location.
• Work within TSA screening rooms removing, sorting, and placing baggage for TSA screening officers.
• Perform tub collection and distribution to support baggage system operations.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry baggage weighing up to 75 pounds or more on a continuous basis.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas, pods, trash receptacles, and surrounding operational spaces.
• Comply with all company safety policies, airport regulations, TSA security protocols, and PPE requirements.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or security concerns immediately to supervision. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to speak and understand basic English for safety and work instructions
• Prior janitorial or commercial cleaning experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be punctual and maintain regular attendance

Physical Demands

This position involves continuous physical activity. Employees must be able to:

• Stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, reach, and twist for extended periods.
• Use hands and fingers for grasping, handling, scanning, and tagging.
• Lift and move baggage weighing up to 75 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Possess good hand-eye coordination.
• Have adequate hearing and vision (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and color recognition).

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor airport operational areas.
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, airline vehicles, and heavy machinery.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, vibration, variable temperatures, and continuous noise below OSHA action levels.
• Work occurs in secure and restricted access areas requiring strict security compliance.

Job Requirements & Pre Employment Conditions

• Valid government-issued identification.
• Valid Social Security card or employment authorization.
• Valid U.S. Passport or Birth Certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Airport Security Badge and additional security clearance access where applicable.  
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United

Safety & Compliance

Employees must follow all Southeast Airport Services safety procedures, airport rules, TSA regulations, and company operational protocols. Failure to maintain required security credentials may result in termination of employment.

Employment Disclaimer

Employment with Southeast Airport Services is at-will. This job description does not create a contract of employment and duties may change based on operational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Southeast Airport Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Southeast Airport Services (SAS) provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

About Southeast Airport Services, Inc.

 Southeast Airport Services, Inc. (SAS, Inc.), a Certified Small and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), is a full services facility support company that provides a wide array of services that have been customized to meet the needs of its aviation and logistics clients as well as their budget. SAS, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in package handling, sort management and belt flow simulation. Our experience provides effective operational management of the classifying and processing of consumer bags and luggage in an effective claims and damage free method.