Cargo Warehouse Agent

The Cargo Warehouse Agent is responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient handling of cargo within the warehouse operation on behalf of airline customers. The role performs cargo acceptance, storage, build-up, breakdown, and movement activities while ensuring compliance with company, airline, safety, security, and regulatory requirements. The Cargo Warehouse Agent supports the timely movement of cargo and contributes to the
achievement of operational and service objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, weigh, measure, store, build up, break down, and move cargo in accordance with company, airline, and regulatory requirements.
Load, unload, and transport cargo using approved equipment and safe handling procedures.
Verify cargo documentation against shipment markings, labels, and quantities to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Maintain warehouse organization and ensure cargo is stored securely and appropriately within designated locations.
Conduct routine inventory checks and report cargo discrepancies, damages, shortages, or irregularities.
Operate warehouse equipment and vehicles as authorized and in accordance with company procedures.
Comply with all applicable safety, security, customs, TSA, CBP, FAA, USDA, airline, and company requirements.
Maintain accurate operational records and complete required documentation and reports.
Coordinate effectively with supervisors, warehouse personnel, drivers, and other stakeholders to support efficient cargo operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by management in support of operational and business requirements.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Previous experience in air cargo handling, warehouse operations, logistics, or a related environment preferred.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment
Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow operational procedures and instructions.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and extended hours as operationally required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and Airport ID.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company.

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