Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Cargo Ramp Agent - Jackson Jet Center - Boise, ID
... freight and cargo containers from UPS aircraft, with and without mechanical assistance. Accurately completing paperwork and documentation is critical. Ramp Agents must be able to think on their feet ...
Cargo Agent - The Inland Group of Companies - Fort Worth, TX
Quantem Aviation Services is hiring Full-Time Cargo Agents at our Dallas-Ft. Worth International ... Protects freight from elements, damage, and vandalism. * Holds equipment certifications and ...
Freight - Cargo Agent - CT & IL - Total Airport Services, LLC - East Granby, CT
... freight materials across the US ... Cargo Agents are required to have detailed knowledge of shipping rules, customs clearance ...

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.