Air Cargo Agent Cargo

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Sterling, CO

23h

About The Position

The Agent Cargo role performs computer data entry, prepares flight documents, interfaces with U.S. Customs, and prepares import and export documentation. The agent accepts and distributes cargo in accordance with applicable air carrier and Department of Transportation regulations. The role also involves compiling customer lists as sales leads; soliciting orders and speaking with customers to complete sales; quoting prices and terms; preparing sales contracts; and estimating delivery dates based on company delivery schedules. The agent moves cargo weighing up to 70 pounds and follows WFS site security procedures, remaining alert to staff, contractors, and visitors’ activities and reporting security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and, where applicable, a Port Authority or Airport Authority permit to use ramp-side service roads.
Must be at least 18 years of age if the position requires driving cargo handling equipment.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
Minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute.
Ability to concentrate on detail.
Ability to learn PC skills and apply knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform computer data entry and prepare flight documents.
Interface with U.S. Customs and prepare import and export documentation.
Accept and distribute cargo in accordance with applicable air carrier and Department of Transportation regulations.
Compile customer lists for sales leads, solicit orders, and speak with customers to complete sales.
Quote prices and terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.
Estimate customer delivery dates based on company delivery schedules.
Move cargo weighing up to 70 pounds.
Comply with WFS site security procedures and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
Handle the stress of a fast-paced eight-hour shift.
Drive cargo handling equipment.
Step up to an above-ground level.
Retrieve import and deliver export documents to and from aircraft.