Baggage Runner

MenziesAviation

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Morrisville, North Carolina

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/09/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Bag Runner is responsible for transporting, sorting, and delivering passenger baggage within airport facilities to ensure timely movement between terminals, baggage areas, aircraft operations, and customer service locations. This role supports efficient baggage handling, minimizes delays, and helps ensure customer satisfaction through accurate and timely baggage movement while maintaining safety and security standards.

What you will be doing:

Transport baggage between terminals, baggage claim areas, ticket counters, aircraft staging areas, and designated airport locations

Assist with locating, recovering, and delivering delayed, misplaced, or priority baggage

Coordinate with airline staff, baggage service offices, ramp teams, and airport personnel regarding baggage movement and delivery priorities

Load, unload, move, and organize baggage carts, containers, and equipment safely and efficiently

Verify baggage tags, claim information, and routing details to ensure accurate bag delivery and handling

Respond to urgent baggage requests and assist with time-sensitive transfers or missed connection baggage

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to baggage transfers, deliveries, or discrepancies

Follow all airport, airline, and company safety, security, and operational procedures

Conduct routine inspections of carts and equipment and report safety concerns or operational issues

Maintain a professional appearance and provide courteous service when interacting with passengers and airport stakeholders

Support operational needs during irregular operations, peak travel periods, and weather-related disruptions

Perform other duties as requested

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What we are looking for:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work for extended periods

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry baggage and equipment, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more with assistance

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and airport operational environments

May require working indoors and outdoors depending on operational needs

Fast-paced airport environment with exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, noise, and operational deadlines

Must be able to take verbally direct in English

Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English

Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests

Must pass a pre-employment background check

Must meet necessary requirements to obtain a security sensitive identification badge

Must be in proper uniform or business attire as directed by company officials

Identification badges must always be visible

Adhere to company policies and procedures and participate in achievement of company objectives

High school diploma or GED

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Basic communication and teamwork skills

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Must have reliable telephone and transportation

Previous airline experience

Previous baggage handling experience preferred

Pay:

$13.00 USD

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Application Instructions

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