Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Warehouse Cargo & Ramp Agents $1,500 Sign on Bonus - Worldwide Flight Services - Swanton, OH
We are looking for Warehouse Cargo & Ramp Service Agents with enthusiastic attitudes for our new ... Every day, we manage the shipment of goods to and from over 40 freight terminals. Shifts available ...
Air Freight Cargo Screener (Afternoon & Swing Shift) - Expeditors - Kent, WA
... freight (weighing up to 75 pounds). * Responsible for identifying dangerous objects in cargo and ... Continuously and effectively interact with various agents : cargo , airline, Transportation Security ...
Cargo Agent/Contract Service Agent (TEMP to HIRE) - ULG Staffing - Honolulu, HI
NSC Technologies is currently hiring 28 Cargo Agents /Contract Service Agents for a TEMP to HIRE in ... Routes inbound and outbound air freight shipments to their destinations. * Receives counter orders ...

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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