Freight Agent - Richmond International Airport (RICCG1)

PrimeFlight Aviation Services•Richmond, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Freight Agents work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, where they accurately scan, label, and process customer packages while maintaining efficient workflows to ensure proper handling, tracking, and timely preparation for shipping and delivery. WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK AS A FREIGHT AGENT Manually load and unload cargo, ensuring proper handling and storage in accordance with safety regulations Operate handheld barcode scanners to accurately scan, label, and track packages for shipment Verify product information and inspect packages for damage, reporting discrepancies to leadership Move packages to correct warehouse locations, maintaining accuracy to minimize shipment errors Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures in a fast-paced environment Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards Perform any additional duties as assigned by management WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT? We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression Enjoy a competitive pay scale PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
May need to push, pull
May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
May need to climb and work at elevated heights
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Nice To Haves

Warehouse or inventory management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manually load and unload cargo, ensuring proper handling and storage in accordance with safety regulations
Operate handheld barcode scanners to accurately scan, label, and track packages for shipment
Verify product information and inspect packages for damage, reporting discrepancies to leadership
Move packages to correct warehouse locations, maintaining accuracy to minimize shipment errors
Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures in a fast-paced environment
Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
Perform any additional duties as assigned by management