Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

Yard Coordinator - MVT Holdings - Groveport,OH
Join the MVT Family! Mesilla Valley Transportation is now hiring a Yard Operations Coordinator in Groveport, OH!!! The Yard Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the terminal yard and equipment in...
Airport GOA - Tailored Management - Columbus,OH
PT Airport GOA Availability should be Sunday/Monday/Thursday/Friday afternoon/evenings. Agents can expect 10-20 hours/week, opportunity for additional hours once summer / Holiday activity picks up. Agents will start at $15/hr during training, move to...
Part- time Ramp Agent - CMH Airport - PrimeFlight Aviation Services - Columbus,OH
Part-Time Ramp Agent - CMH Airport Job Category: Airport Operations Part-Time On-site Rate: $16 USD per hour Columbus, OH, USA Description LIFTING BAGS, GUIDING PLANES, LAUNCHING...

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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