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airport baggage handler

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Description

Airport baggage handlers receive and return the luggage of passengers at airport terminals. They prepare and attach baggage claim checks, stack baggage on carts or conveyors and may return baggage to patrons on receipt of claim check.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

No theoretical knowledge mapped.

Practical Skills

tolerate stressensure efficient baggage handlingtransfer luggageidentify airport safety hazardslift heavy weightsbalance transportation cargofollow airport safety proceduresapply company policiesmeet deadlinesmonitor customer safety on apronassist passengerswork in a logistics teamfollow ethical code of conduct in transport servicesset up ramps in airportsoperate forkliftensure public safety and securityread checked baggage tagsensure client orientationact reliablyuse different communication channels

Data Source: ESCO v1.2.1 Classification · European Commission

Supported by

EUPortugal GovAmadora City

Incubated by

Amadora InovaIAPMEI

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