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 the manual handling of baggage when required, monitoring baggage flow, and responding to system faults. This includes operating the Manual Encoding System (MES), clearing jams, and reporting recurring issues to the Operations Supervisor and System Operator Controllers. This is an on-site role that requires physical activity and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.This role ison-site in the Calgary Airport. 

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

Responsibilities:

• Induct baggage onto the system at designated in-feed points in a systematic and timely manner.
• Respond immediately to jams and clear blockages to maintain the flow of baggage while avoiding system damage.
• Manually scan bags; revert to keyboard entry if scanning fails and notify the Control Room as needed.
• Perform physical baggage handling in the event of system failures or shutdowns.
• Monitor the system for consistent issues and report recurring jams or malfunctions promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, following all safety protocols.

Work Environment:

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

Qualifications

• 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, 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 company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. 

• Medical & Dental coverage options.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.                       
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.