AAC - Full Time Cargo Agent LIH

Aloha Air Cargo•Lihue, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a union represented position that involves routing inbound and outbound air freight shipments, receiving customer orders, assembling cargo, weighing items, and determining costs. The role also includes directing cargo loading, preparing freight bills and manifests, handling payments, and adhering to security and hazardous material handling procedures. Responsibilities also extend to unloading inbound freight, notifying consignees, arranging deliveries, and performing operations related to mail loading and unloading, including scanning and assembling mail.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency.
The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects of 75 lbs maximum weight.
Must be able to qualify and obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Protection seal.
Possess a valid driver’s license, ability to obtain an Airport Motor Vehicle Operating Permit, and the ability to obtain certification to operate forklift trucks for the purpose of loading and unloading freight.
Must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment and is detail oriented.
Available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
Basic typing and computer skills are required.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Routes inbound and outbound air freight shipments to their destinations.
Receives counter orders from customers and arranges for pickup of freight and delivery to loading platform.
Assembles cargo according to destination.
Weighs items and determines cost, using established tariffs.
Direct or participate in cargo loading in order to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Itemizes charges, prepares freight bills, accepts payments and issues refunds.
Prepares manifest to accompany shipments.
Adhere to required security procedures and hazardous material handling requirements.
Unloads inbound freight and notifies consignees on arrival of shipments and arranges for delivery to consignees.
Perform operations in conjunction with the loading and unloading of mail.
Able to scan and assemble mail according to destination.
Adhere to required security procedures at Air Cargo and with equipment handling.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.