Station / Manual Encoding Operator I

About the role

This position is a manual encoding operator at a baggage handling station, monitoring and sorting bags that are held by the system because of size or jams. The work follows company SOPs, airport regulations and HSE requirements, and involves shift work on a 4 days on / 4 days off rotation, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the system area, including sweeping, housekeeping, collecting trash and removing dust and debris.
• Operate the manual encode station and monitor it to manually scan bags held by the system due to size or jams.
• Respond promptly to dispatched calls and follow instructions from control room operators and shift leaders.
• Sort NO BSM bags, NO-read bags, airline-wise bags, tag-less bags and refill tubs at the MES station, including tub transfers.
• Perform regular area checks and hand over OOG bags or other bags to the ground handler as called by the shift leader.
• Use all required PPE correctly and consistently, and comply with company policies, airport regulations and HSE requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum high school education and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Able to handle physical activity under load and stress, and to lift 25 kg of bags and materials.
• Ability to maintain an overview in a busy environment and to solve simple mechanical problems.
• Valid driving licence where required by site operations; flexible attitude and willingness to work in different BHS areas as needed.
• Shift work, 4 days on / 4 days off, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills.
• General knowledge of conveyor systems.
• Ability to read, write and speak basic English.