Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 cargo and freight agents Jobs

Cargo Agent - MENZIES AVIATION - San Francisco, CA
Works with government agencies to clear shipments for import. • Meet flights in order to exchange
Warehouse Cargo Agent - Worldwide Flight Services - Cincinnati, OH
Receives cargo from and releases cargo to consignors, consignees, brokers, agents, truckers, etc., including checking, counting, receipting and
Evening Cargo Agent - Staff Management, a TrueBlue Company - Chicago, IL
Valid Driver's License is required Must have a reliable means of transportation, not bus accessible for these shifts. Employment Types: Full

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.