Cargo and Freight Agents Job Description

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Cargo and Freight Agents

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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.

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Cargo and Freight Agent

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Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
May 09	Cargo Agent	Kelly Services	Carolina, PR
	Job Description Works with traffic documentation, including inventory, shipping and receiving of products. May include recording incoming and outgoing freight data, such as destination, weight, route-initiating department, and charges.> Simply Hired
May 18	Station Agent, Cargo Airline (Atlanta Office)	Amerijet International	Lawrenceville, Georgia
	SUMMARY: Ensure that all Amerijet customers are treated in a professional, courteous and timely manner whether being handled in person, over the phone or via email. Process and record all shipping information for both air and ocean freight...> Simply Hired
May 19	Cargo Customer Service Agent (Ready Reserve)	Delta Air Lines	Los Angeles, California
	work area. Cargo agents lift, load, unload and transport cargo and, mail to aircraft. Duties also include operating ... The qualifications for this job are as follows: Previous cargo and warehouse operations experience preferred. Must...> Simply Hired
May 15	Cargo Agent	Worldwide Flight Services	Boston, Massachusetts
	thousands of experienced professionals, from ramp and cargo handlers to maintenance technicians and passenger ... Customs; prepares all import and export documentation, and accepts/distributes cargo in accordance with applicable air c...> Simply Hired

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Cargo and Freight Agents Job Description

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Cargo Agent

Station Agent, Cargo Airline (Atlanta Office)

Cargo Customer Service Agent (Ready Reserve)

Cargo Agent

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