Station Baggage Foreman (Customer Service) - 90070339 - Philadelphia Job at Amtrak, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Amtrak
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

 

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

 

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing our passengers with superior customer service from behind the baggage counter or on the station floor or platform. The incumbent will be responsible for operating heavy equipment (forklift, pallet jack, luggage carts, etc.) and complying with all company safety policies and procedures. Position will be governed by all Corporate and Station policies.

Essential Functions

  • The ability to maintain a positive, good natured attitude is essential.
  • Greeting, servicing and general comfort of each passenger.
  • Representative will be responsible for handling baggage.
  • Handles checked baggage, package express and company materials in the station and on/off trains.
  • Keep all information racks filled as needed.
  • Assist passengers with luggage and boarding trains.
  • Will verify passengers are properly ticketed or have the proper travel documents, and ensure compliance with baggage requirements prior to admission to station platforms.
  • sponsible for the work, coordination, and supervision of variable size teams; lead and assist baggage and express employees 5-10 members.
  • Responsible for daily meeting and safety briefings.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proficient with baggage & express operation and be able to quote rates and information.
  • Must be able to push or pull a baggage cart and operate baggage equipment.
  • Albe to lift items weighing up to 50lbs.
  • High School Diploma or GED Required.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License.
  • Some leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Qualify to operate tractors and forklifts within 30 days.
  • Train and qualify baggage employees and monitor the department's daily assignments.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • This position will perform other duties as assigned.
  • Must comply with the company’s uniform and grooming policy to present a positive image on behalf of Amtrak through manners, actions and personal style. 

 

The hourly range is $29.29 – $39.05 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

 

Requisition ID: 165784
Posting Location(s): Pennsylvania

Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.


Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.


In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

 

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.


Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

 

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Interim role, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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