Air Cargo-Warehouse Agent-MIA

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Agent moves and handles air cargo, mail, express shipments, freight, and company materials within the warehouse and between terminals, aircraft, and trucks. The role includes loading and unloading cargo, building outbound loads, breaking down import loads, checking freight and its documentation, and completing forms and messages related to assigned work. Agents may operate basic cargo-handling equipment and transport cargo to and from aircraft. The position may also involve cleaning work areas, ramps, and facilities, assisting with facility security, and following WFS security procedures. Employees are expected to report security breaches, suspicious activity, or non-compliance with the site security plan.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in a high-noise-level environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand English.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
Ability to judge distances.
Ability to successfully communicate with others.

Responsibilities

Move air cargo within the designated warehouse.
Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers.
Build up cargo for outbound flights and break down cargo from import flights.
Facilitate loading and unloading cargo to and from semitrucks.
May operate basic cargo-handling equipment, including forklifts, aircraft pallets, and pallet jacks.
Check freight for piece count, weight, dimensions, and documents when accepting or delivering cargo.
May transport cargo to and from aircraft in a 3,000 lb. vehicle, using depth perception to maneuver with attached carts through congested areas and reading off-load sheets to determine cargo destinations.
During aircraft push-out or towing, communicate between ground and cockpit using hand signals and voice commands, with or without visual aids.
Understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without visual aids.
May clean work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment.
May assist in monitoring facility security; follow site security procedures and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.
Complete forms and messages necessary for assigned functions.