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Delivers luggage to and from hotel rooms, sets up sample rooms for sales personnel and performs related services as requested by guest or BAGGAGE PORTER, HEAD. Transfers trunks, packages, and other baggage to room or loading area, using handtruck. Arranges for outgoing freight, express or mail shipments, computes charges, tags article, and records information, such as addressee, addressor, carrier, and charges, on specified forms. Sets up display tables, racks, or shelves and assists sales personnel in unpacking and arranging merchandise display. May supply guests with travel information, such as transportation rates, routes, and schedules. May escort incoming guest to room [BELLHOP]. May arrange for cleaning, laundering, and repair of guests’ clothing and other items. May compute charge slips for services rendered guests and forwards slips to bookkeeping department.

Personality Traits


Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

Salary and Education


How much does a Baggage Porter make?

Nationally: $16,000 – $39,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor


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