Cargo Services Agent

Full-time - Entry Level

Spokane, WA

Air Transportation

About the position

This Cargo Service Agent role works in a warehouse environment assisting customer with cargo needs such as answering inquiries, computing cargo rates, initiating and completing cargo bookings, and security screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with shipping needs (e.g. air cargo transactions, airway bill preparation, rating, acceptance, load planning, filling, tracing, and telephone inquiries) in a warehouse environment.
• Receive and distribute airfreight, equipment, mail and products within the cargo building.
• Use a variety of work aides: computers, carts, dollies, pallets, hand trucks and forklifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of customer service or community service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia.
• Ability to learn and operate a computerized cargo system.
• Typing speed of at least 25 WPM.
• Ability to consistently lift 70 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, reach and grasp.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to participate in paid training that may require overnight travel.
• Ability to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification.
• Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Generous holiday and paid time off