Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines manifest, bills of lading and air waybill to determine work procedures for reason cargo.
• Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance rudiments and tonnage shipments.
• Make cash transactions, collects payments from customers for freight prior to release.
• Authorizes final approval for cargo release.
• Prepares invoices for charges, airline clients and management regarding freight.
• Works with government agencies to clear shipments for import.
• Meets flights in order to exchange documents.
• Recognizes dangerous goods upon receiving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience;
• Must have current driver’s license with no violations over the past 5 years;
• Certification in dangerous goods awareness/acceptance;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English proficiently.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Work is done primarily outdoors. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Must pass an FBI background check and obtain a custom seal;
• Must pass driver’s test with the Department of Airports and obtain a driver’s license to drive on Airport Operational Area (AOA);
• Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds on a continuous basis;
• Must pass pre-employment medical;

Must pass a drug test