Cargo Warehouse Agent (2050)

AVFUEL/AVFLIGHT•Romulus, MI

10d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Cargo Warehouse Agent arranges the warehouse, handles equipment, loads and unloads air cargo, and supports customer satisfaction by accurately and safely receiving and storing inbound and outbound shipments. The position is part-time and based at Avflight Detroit Metro in Detroit, Michigan. It is a first-shift position, though the role requires availability for varied hours, including swing and graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays. The agent receives cargo and mail from, and releases cargo to, consignors, consignees, brokers, agents, truckers, and others. Tasks include checking shipments for damage or tampering, counting and receipting cargo, checking piece counts, weights, dimensions, and documents, and loading and unloading shipments. The agent issues warehouse receipts or collects signed delivery receipts; operates basic cargo-handling equipment; performs daily equipment maintenance and safety checks; and keeps the office, warehouse, walkways, and truck docks neat and orderly, including removing snow and ice. The agent also reports damaged or broken equipment and performs other assigned duties. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in an airport environment, with exposure to elevated noise and extreme outdoor temperatures. The role requires regularly lifting more than 50 pounds and performing repetitive physical tasks, including bending, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting, sometimes for extended periods. Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver’s license, be authorized to work in the U.S., and pass a background check and pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather and in elevated noise levels within an airport environment.
Ability to regularly lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work efficiently under time constraints.
Availability for varied hours, including swing and graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test and obtain security clearance.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license.
Pleasant, cooperative attitude when working with others.
Reliable, responsible, and dependable; fulfills obligations.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain composure and control emotions, including in difficult situations.
Ability to accept criticism and handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
Openness to change and considerable variety in the workplace.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings, and a helpful manner on the job.
Physical dexterity for repetitive tasks and motions, including bending at the waist and knees, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting, and sustaining those positions for extended periods.
Sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Arrange the warehouse and handle cargo equipment.
Safely and accurately receive and store inbound shipments and handle outbound shipments.
Receive cargo and mail from, and release cargo to, consignors, consignees, brokers, agents, truckers, and others.
Inspect cargo for damage or tampering; count, receipt, load, and unload shipments.
Check piece counts, weights, dimensions, and documents when accepting or delivering cargo.
Issue appropriate warehouse receipts or collect signed delivery receipts.
Perform daily equipment preventive maintenance and safety checks.
Operate basic cargo-handling equipment, including forklifts, aircraft pallets, and pallet jacks.
Keep the office and warehouse neat and orderly; remove snow and ice from walkways and truck docks.
Maintain a clean work area and report damaged or broken equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.