Cargo and Freight Agents
Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs
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Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)
- FedEx
- Plain City,OH
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career! Federal Express Corporation (FEC) is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and transportation sector that helps keep America, and our economy, moving. Be part of a...
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Border Patrol Agent
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Columbus,OH
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals...
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Airport Cargo Agent (Overnight Mail Agent)
- Gat Airline Ground Support
- Columbus,OH
GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.GAT offers a wide range of employee benefits to include major medical, 401K Plan, Dental, and Vision coverage. Classification: Variable Hours,...
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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.