Luggage Handler
Job Description
Luggage Handler
Department: Guest Services
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
Description
When preparing for a vacation, some spend days planning and packing the perfect outfit or bringing the right essentials to make their vacation run as smoothly and as comfortably as possible. As a luggage handler, you make sure all their packed belongings arrive at their new home-away-from-home. You and the rest of the team work together to collect, load, and disperse luggage daily to ensure our guests’ belongings follow them on their Alaskan journey.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transfers luggage to and from guest rooms from loading areas and a variety of vehicles.
- Organize, sort, tallies, tag, and labels guest luggage daily.
- Heavy lifting is a core part of the job (i.e. up-to 50 lbs)
- Ensures safe storage, and collects and distributes ticketing of guests' personal items and hand-carry luggage.
- Greet guests and provide escort or transportation to rooms and other locations as needed.
- Deliver messages, and guest amenities, and run errands while providing excellent customer service in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Assists with misplaced and damaged luggage.
- Communicates frequently with supervisors and other team members via radio for service or technical updates, requests, or concerns.
- Assist with guest service, front desk, and housekeeping duties during peak busy times and unexpected events, such as power outages.
- May respond to alarms and assist in the events of an emergency in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.
- Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, and maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
- Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
- Must be able to lift up-to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
Benefits
- Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
- Reward for Referral Program
- Experience – Of a lifetime!
- Rewards & Incentives
- Community Service
- Employee Activities
- Professional Growth