Cargo and Freight Agents
Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs
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Ground Ramp Agent
- Airport Terminal Services
- Columbus,OH
Airport Terminal Services - - Responsibilities: Guide inbound/outbound airplanes to and from the gate; Transport, lift, load/unload, sort and transfer passenger baggage, cargo, and mail material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader, or...
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Part-Time Ramp Agent - CMH Airport
- Prime Flight Aviation
- Columbus,OH
Prime Flight Aviation - - Responsibilities: Load and unload baggage, cargo, and mail from aircraft safely; Operate ground service equipment such as tugs, belt loaders, and pushbacks; Guide aircraft to and from gates with marshalling; Read and...
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Border Patrol Agent (Entry Level) – Up to $60,000 Hiring Bonus
- United States Customs and Border Protection
- Columbus,OH
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty...
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.