Office Cargo Agent
Date: Jul 20, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US
Company: Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.
OFFICE CARGO AGENT
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, which may be required of employees assigned to this job classification.
The work of the Office Cargo Agent, includes computer data entry; prepares all flight documents; interfaces with U.S. Customs; prepares all import and export documentation, and accepts/distributes cargo, in accordance with applicable air carrier, and the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; compiles lists of customers for use as sales leads; solicits orders, or talks with customers to complete sales; quotes prices and terms, and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained; estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of company's delivery schedules; moves cargo up to 70lbs; complies with WFS site security procedures for assigned warehouse, and other operations; remains cognizant of WFS staff, security contractors, and visitors' activities, and reports security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan, to managers, or via the WFS whistleblower program.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or GED preferred.
* Must have a valid driver's license, and Port Authority or Airport Authority, (if applicable) permit to use ramp side service roads.
* Must be at least 18 years of age, if position requires driving cargo handling equipment.
* Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), holidays, and days off.
* Ability to read, write, and fluently speak, and understand the English language.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Ability to handle the stress of a fast-paced eight hour shift.
* Ability to learn PC skills, and apply knowledge.
* Ability to concentrate on detail.
* Minimum typing speed of 30/WPM.
* Reports to work, on a regular, and timely basis.
* Ability to lift 70lbs, no exceptions.
* Ability to drive all cargo handling equipment.
* Ability to step up to an above ground level.
* Retrieve import and/or deliver export documents, to and from aircraft.