Cargo and Freight Agents

Top 3 Cargo Agent Jobs

  • Customer Resolution Agent - Atlas Air - Franklin Park, IL

    Customer Resolution Agent Job ID 2024-6307 # of Openings 0 Category Ground Operations City Franklin ... The CRA works on the ground in the warehouse to manage cargo backlog, warehouse on-hand inventory ...

  • Freight Agent - Southwest Airlines - San Jose, CA

    Our Freight Agents extend Hospitality to Southwest Cargo Customers. This role is responsible for ... The small, but mighty Freight Agent Team also has opportunities to play a part in the ...

  • Freight Agent - Southwest Airlines - Minneapolis, MN

    ... Agent position at MSP within the last 12 months.*** Pay & Benefits: Pay of $19.80 per hour*, with ... Our Freight Agents extend Hospitality to Southwest Cargo Customers. This role is responsible for ...

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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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