Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Cargo Agent - Quantem Aviation Services with The Inland Group of Companies - Manchester, NH
Cargo Agents play a critical role in the safe and on-time transportation of airborne freight and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail products. As a Cargo Agent, some of your responsibilities include
Cargo Screener - Staffmark - Elk Grove Village, IL
This company offers freight forwarding, customs services and warehousing services globally via air ... Continuously and effectively interact with various agents : cargo , airline, Transportation Security ...
Start ASAP! | Cargo Agent | Pays up to $19/HR | No Experience Required - Manpower US - Chicago, IL
Apply for Warehouse Cargo Agents and start the process to accelerate your career into high gear. A ... Handover of freight to customer * Observe and apply security requirements * Mail sorting * Forklift ...

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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