Cargo Office Agent 357

Aeroground Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Dallas, TX, seeks an administrative cargo agent to support paperwork and release procedures for shipments. You will review manifests and air waybills and liaise with consignees to confirm arrival dates and required clearances.

The role requires English proficiency, a minimum education level, and customer service experience; you must be 18+, with a certificate or equivalent, and flexible scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in administrative or office-based roles.
• Must Be 18 years of age or older
• One-year college certificate or technical school, six months related cargo agent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write English
• Previous customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Examines manifest, bills of lading and air waybill to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
• Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements and tonnage shipment.
• Makes cash transactions, collects payments from customers for freight prior to release
• Prepares invoices for charges, airlines clients and management regarding freight.
• Ensure all local airport, TSA, CBP and FAA rules are followed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

Associates or better

One-year college certificate

Tools

None specified

Job description

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our team since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

Examines manifest, bills of lading and air waybill to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements and tonnage shipment.

What you will be doing:

• Examines manifest, bills of lading and air waybill to determine work procedures for releasing cargo.
• Notifies consignee or representative concerning arrival dates of shipment, customs clearance requirements and tonnage shipment.
• Makes cash transactions, collects payments from customers for freight prior to release
• Prepares invoices for charges, airlines clients and management regarding freight.
• Ensure all local airport, TSA, CBP and FAA rules are followed.

*Must have a flexible schedule*

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Must have previous experience in administrative or office-based roles
• Must Be 18 years of age or older
• One-year college certificate or technical school, six months related cargo agent experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write English
• Previous customer service experience preferred

Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

DRIVERS LICENSE

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