Cargo Office Agent

4 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Menzies Aviation Full time

Job Details

Description
Great News. We are hiring

  • Pay: $15 an hour
  • PTO, DENTAL, MEDICAL, VISION, 401K
  • Paid vacation
  • Uniforms provided
  • Paid Training
  • Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

  • Examines manifest, bills of lading and air waybill to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
  • Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements and tonnage shipment.
  • Makes cash transactions, collects payments from customers for freight prior to release
  • Authorizes final approval for cargo release.
  • Prepares invoices for charges, airlines clients and management regarding freight.
  • Works with government agencies to clear shipments for import.
  • Meets flights in order to exchange documents.
  • Recognizes dangerous goods up receiving.
  • Ensure all local airport, TSA, CBP and FAA rules are followed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must Follow all security procedures as required.

Requirement

  • Must have previous experience in administrative or office-based roles
  • Must Be 18 years of age or older
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • One-year college certificate or technical school, six months related cargo agent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write English
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing to include drug testing and a physical
  • Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts including overtime, weekends and holidays
  • Have/maintain current driver's license with no violations over the past 5 years
  • Dangerous goods awareness/acceptance knowledge
  • Previous customer service experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft products
  • Must pass pre-employment drug test
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals
  • Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs
  • Must have authorization to work in the USA

Benefits

  • Advancement Opportunities to Lead and Supervisor
  • Three Health Plans through Meritain Health that offer a variety of coverage
  • Two Dental Plans through Delta Dental
  • Vision Insurance Plan through Met Life Vision
  • Paid Vacation
  • Accident Coverage Plan
  • Critical Illness Coverage Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity Coverage Plan
  • Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Prepaid Legal Coverage Plan
  • Identity Theft Protection Plan
  • Pet Discount Coverage and Pet Insurance Plan
  • Uniform Provided

Apply now to join the Menzies aviation team - a team that delivers excellence from touchdown to take-off


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