Luggage Handler

Department: Guest Services

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation. 

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.
• Participates in HAP’s sustainability program, aka “Sustain Alaska & the Yukon”, and efforts by actively recycling (where available), reducing waste, and educating guests about our commitment to the environment. 
• Participate in HAP’s safety culture to ensure a safe workplace for all team members and a safe vacation experience for all guests.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service to all guests, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dedicated commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• 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).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• 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

HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.