Cargo Agent

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• Examines manifest, bills of lading and air waybill to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
• Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements and tonnage shipment.
• Makes cash transactions, collects payments from customers for freight prior to release
• Authorizes final approval for cargo release.
• Prepares invoices for charges, airlines clients and management regarding freight.
• Works with government agencies to clear shipments for import.
• Meets flights in order to exchange documents.
• Recognizes dangerous goods up receiving.
• Ensure all local airport, TSA, CBP and FAA rules are followed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must Follow all security procedures as required.

Requirement

• Must Be 18 years of age or older;
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• One-year college certificate or technical school, six months related Cargo Agent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write English
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical
• Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Have/maintain current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years
• the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Dangerous goods awareness/acceptance knowledge
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft products
• Must pass pre employment drug test
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor
• Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
• Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
• Paid Vacation
• Accident Coverage Plan
• Critical Illness Coverage Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
• Uniform Provided.

• Schedule is: PM Cargo Agent position, time 1500 to 23:00, working weekends required.
  

Apply now to join the Menzies aviation team - a team that delivers excellence from touchdown to take-off