Airport Cargo Specialist - Loading, Freight & Logistics

Aloha Air Cargo; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloha Air Cargo in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Cargo Agent to load/unload cargo, manage mail, operate equipment, and support cargo services. This union-represented role includes handling customer information, freight billing, and warehousing tasks as part of a fast-paced team environment.

The position requires high school completion or equivalent, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and the capacity to obtain a U.S. CBP seal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic math

Typing

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Aloha Air Cargo in Honolulu, Hawaii, seeks a Cargo Agent to load/unload cargo, manage mail, operate equipment, and support cargo services. This union-represented role includes handling customer information, freight billing, and warehousing tasks as part of a fast-paced team environment.

The position requires high school completion or equivalent, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and the capacity to obtain a U.S. CBP seal.