Cargo Agent

13h13 hours ago

Ryan Air

US · Full-time · $38,000 – $52,000

About this role

The Cargo Agent ensures that customer freight and mail is accurately processed and safeguarded in a safe and efficient manner according to company policy and procedures. This role centers on precise handling of shipments at every stage of ground operations.

Daily work includes inputting freight details into the computer database and assisting with on-hand reconciliation. Agents also deliver backhaul mail and freight to post offices, main line carriers, or customers while staging loads per pre-load manifests.

The position requires operating ground service equipment, performing daily maintenance and fluid checks, and maintaining ramp and storage areas. Agents load and unload aircraft, marshal planes, and support facility upkeep as needed.

Physical demands are high, with frequent lifting over 70 pounds and up to 8-10 hours of standing, walking, bending, and climbing. A valid driver’s license with a clean record is required for vehicle and equipment operation.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Prior applicable experience preferred.
This position is very active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing up to 8-10 hours a day.
Requires frequent and routine lifting or moving items weighing over 70 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
For Anchorage, Nome, Kotzebue and Bethel Stations - Must be able to pass a ten year security background check for airport badging.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all mail and freight received is accurately processed, including input into the computer database.
Assists with mail and freight on-hand daily reconciliation.
Delivers backhaul mail and freight to the post office, main line carriers, or customers in a timely manner.
Assists with the loading and unloading of aircraft and stages flight loads per pre-load manifest.
Maintains ramp and mail and freight storage areas and operates ground service equipment.
Marshals aircraft and performs daily maintenance and fluid checks on ground service equipment.
Assists customers with shipping, receiving, or locating freight orders in person or by phone.
Notifies supervisor of any facility or vehicle maintenance needs or discrepancies.