Airport Cargo Agent - BHM DL

Unifi Aviation, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight privileges after 30 days

Weekly pay for hourly staff

PTO for full-time employees

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Exclusive discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking hardworking individuals to join our ground services team. There is no experience required as paid training is provided.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading freight, processing shipments, and assisting customers with cargo questions. Employees enjoy benefits such as weekly pay for hourly staff, paid time off for full-time, medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401k plan, and flight privileges after 30 days for employees and eligible family

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Driving License.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight, packages or cargo.
• Take orders from customers, arrange for pickup of cargo and answer questions related to cargo.
• Prepare bills of lading and weigh items to determine charges and prepare freight bills.
• Collect fees, process payments, and issue refunds using the computer system.
• Contact vendors and claims adjustment department to resolve problems with shipments.
• Prepare manifest to accompany shipments and maintain records of goods shipped, received. and stored.
• May also perform ramp agent duties as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
• Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards
• Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday A.M. shift, P.M. shift

Requirements and Description

Unifi has decades of experience in the aviation services industry. We continue to innovate, adapt, and grow by leaning on our experience and expertise in airline ground services. Our vision is to be the most respected company by providing exceptional experience getting aircraft and passengers to their destination safely.

We are seeking individuals to join our growing team who are passionate, have integrity, and have empathy for how their words and decisions affect our employees, customers, and partners.

No experience is required. Paid training is provided for all new employees. Join our team and see where the flight benefits can take you.

Job Summary:

Responsible for routing inbound and outbound air freight shipments to their destinations and processing transactions for shipments.

• Flight Privileges: Offered after 30 days for employees and eligible family members!
• Weekly pay for hourly employees (could change it specific to the state e.g. CA)
• Full time starts at 30 hours per week!
• Paid time off (for full-time employees).
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees).
• 401k for all employees.
• Exclusive discounts and additional wellness programs.

Job Duties:

• Load and unload freight, packages or cargo.
• Take orders from customers, arrange for pickup of cargo and answer questions related to cargo.
• Prepare bills of lading and weigh items to determine charges and prepare freight bills.
• Collect fees, process payments, and issue refunds using the computer system.
• Contact vendors and claims adjustment department to resolve problems with shipments.
• Prepare manifest to accompany shipments and maintain records of goods shipped, received. and stored.
• May also perform ramp agent duties as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
• Complete work in a safe and secure manner, following company safety and operational standards
• Immediately report safety and security incidents as well as potential hazards in line with the Unifi Fair and Just Culture Policy.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Driving License.
• Must be able to obtain credentials required as per airport or state or customs requirements.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to constantly lift, move up to 70 lbs, push, pull; and constantly walk, stand, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, grasp outwards and bend.

Working conditions:

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts and hours, nights, weekends and holidays, overtime.
• Must be able and open to work in outside weather conditions which may include severe seasonal elements.

Unifi is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or veteran status.