Cargo and Freight Agents
Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs
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Forklift Operator
- Bunzl
- Groveport,OH
Forklift Operator The Forklift Operator will perform a variety of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and...
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Package Handler
- Partners Personnel
- Columbus,OH
General Warehouse Package Sorting Associate We are seeking motivated individuals to join our warehouse team as Package Sorting Associates. In this role, you will be responsible for sorting packages accurately by zip code, preparing them...
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Ground Ramp Agent
- AGI
- Columbus,OH
Ramp Agent Do you enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment? As a Ramp Agent, you will be essential in ensuring that flights run on time by providing efficient ground support services. Alliance Ground...
What Cargo and freight agents Do
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.
Cargo and freight agent Salaries
- 2020 employment: 95,600
- May 2021 median annual wage: $46,910
Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 9,500
- Growth rate: 10 percent (As fast as average)
How to Become a Cargo or freight agent
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training
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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.