Cargo and Freight Agents
Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs
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Warehouse Agent
- Airport Terminal Services
- Columbus,OH
Airport Terminal Services - JobID: R-110148 [Material Handler / Freight Handler] As a Warehouse Agent at Airport Terminal Services, you'll: Facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo to and from trucks; Check freight for proper piece count,...
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Ground Operations Agent
- AGI Aero
- Columbus,OH
Job Description:Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, safety-obsessed aviation environment?As a Ground Operations Agent, you will be the primary communication link between ground operations and our customers. Ideal candidates will have at least...
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Ground Ramp Agent
- Alliance Ground International
- Columbus,OH
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 baggage carts in a safe manner. Safeguards customer...
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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