Air Cargo warehouse agent BOS

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Boston, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is hiring an Air Cargo Warehouse Agent to move, receive, deliver, and physically handle freight and company materials in a designated warehouse. The work includes loading and unloading cargo, preparing export freight at designated docks, and completing forms and messages needed for warehouse functions. The agent may also perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment, and may assist with facility security. The role requires compliance with WFS site security procedures and reporting security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan.

This job is covered by a Transport Workers Union (TWU) collective bargaining agreement, which requires joining the union and paying union dues. WFS describes its work as supporting cargo shipments, luggage, business-to-customer delivery, and on-time flights across its airport operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and days off.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work in all types of weather and environmental conditions, including jet engine fumes, vehicle emissions, dust, and jet engine noise.
• Ability to distinguish red, green, and yellow.
• Ability to understand and react to verbal commands and safety warnings, with or without assistance of sight or visual aids.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Move air cargo within the designated warehouse.
• Load and unload cargo from pallets and containers.
• Build up cargo for outbound flights.
• Break down cargo from import flights.
• Facilitate loading and unloading cargo to and from semitrucks.
• May operate basic cargo handling equipment, such as forklifts, aircraft pallets, and pallet jacks.
• Check freight for proper piece count, weight, dimensions, and documents when accepting or delivering cargo, as appropriate.
• Confirm Dangerous Goods (DG) have been checked within aircraft limits and follow specific procedures for DG shipments when received, including shipments abandoned by the consignee.
• Complete forms and messages related to the assigned warehouse functions.
• May perform routine cleaning of work areas, ramps, and facilities, with or without powered equipment.
• May assist in monitoring facility security and comply with WFS site security procedures.
• Remain aware of staff, security contractors, and visitors’ activities and report security breaches, suspicious occurrences, or non-compliance with the site security plan to managers or through the WFS whistleblower program.

Benefits

• Access earned pay in advance through the DailyPay app.
• On-the-spot awards through the Awardco Platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical care options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and other WFS Employee Extras.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and transfers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED