Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Ramp Agent - Alaska Seaplanes - Juneau, AK
Maintain an organized freight area, including freezers and coolers • Load and unload aircraft • Sort freight, mail and baggage • Safely
Freight Agent - Majestic Terminal Services - Portland, OR
We were founded on the belief that if you treat all people, employees and customers alike, with courtesy and respect, and begin each day focused on
Export Customer Service Agent - Commodity Forwarders Inc - Los Angeles, CA
This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate between $15 and $17 depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have strong

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

2014 employment: 78,800
May 2015 median annual wage: $41,870

Job Outlook for Cargo and freight agents

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 5,500
Growth rate: 7 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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