Baggage handlers have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
Filing reports about any damaged or mishandled baggage for future reference.
Loading and unloading cargo onto planes using forklifts or other machinery.
Recommending improvements to the baggage handling process to ensure efficiency and safety.
Inspecting luggage for damage and labeling it appropriately.
Returning lost items to the Airlines lost and found department or other location where they can be picked up by their owners.
Loading and unloading bags onto buses, trains, boats, or planes as directed by supervisors.
Signing in passengers at the gate or checking IDs at security checkpoints to ensure that all passengers have valid tickets.
Loading and unloading cargo from trucks and trailers onto conveyor belts or into warehouses or storage facilities.
Storing luggage in lockers or on shelves in a baggage handling facility until it is claimed by its owner BAGGAGE HANDLERS are responsible for moving luggage from one location to another. They may work at airports or bus stations, for instance, where they handle checked bags and carry-ons for passengers who are checking in for flights or who have checked their bags with an airline for transport between cities. When not moving luggage, they might be unpacking.